Network Engineer

PWS Title: Network Engineer Location: Hampton Roads, VA Clearance Type: Top Secret *Contingent upon award* Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of both unclassified and classified enclaves, including routers, switches, load balancers, and other core equipment. Maintain optimal performance and availability for over 4,000 end-user devices. Respond to Tier III network incidents, isolate faults, and implement corrective actions to restore service. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., 844th Comm Group, DISA Tier IV) as needed. Support the execution of approved Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including hardware reconfiguration, firmware updates, and topology adjustments. Assist with implementation of network upgrades, device refreshes, and infrastructure redesigns based on evolving DISA enterprise strategies. Apply and validate configuration baselines across network devices, reconciling current settings with approved standards. Document deviations and execute corrective measures. Collaborate with the Document Analyst to ensure real-time updates to Visio-based logical and physical network diagrams following any approved change. Provide input on business requirement documents (BRDs), risk assessments, and network impact analyses. Validate feasibility of proposed network changes Qualifications 3-5 years of experience supporting enterprise or DoD networks, including router/switch configuration, firewall updates, and patching. Working knowledge of Cisco networking gear, including Catalyst and Nexus series switches. Familiarity with network monitoring tools, IP subnetting, VLAN design, and TCP/IP troubleshooting. Experience supporting IT modernization efforts and technical documentation. Ability to support day-to-day operations while contributing to configuration management and performance optimization. CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. #J-18808-Ljbffr