Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer The Senior Network Engineer is expected to be able to accomplish the following: Lead the design and planning of complex network communication systems, producing detailed schematics and architectural documentation to support enterprise-wide modernization initiatives. Develop future-state network strategies that account for capacity planning, mission growth, emerging technologies, and DIA operational requirements. Conduct in-depth cost/benefit analyses for hardware and software solutions, evaluating performance, lifecycle requirements, and long-term operational impacts. Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capability, resilience, and efficiency. Lead the testing of network designs including performance validation, interoperability testing, and engineering risk assessments. Serve as a senior technical authority for approving significant network changes and modernization efforts. Monitor and validate network hardware configurations to ensure alignment with operational baselines and mission requirements. Optimize network performance, availability, redundancy, and security across LAN, WAN, MAN, and secure network enclaves. Plan and oversee network enhancements, upgrades, and lifecycle replacements with minimal mission disruption. Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities. Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and system documentation in support of operational and programmatic decisionmaking. Maintain broad technical expertise across network systems, including routers, firewalls, multiplexers, bridges, gateways, and associated network hardware and interconnections. Support secure integration efforts across multiple vendors, platforms, and classified technology stacks. May be assigned responsibility for managing systems administration functions and associated technical staff. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development, skill enhancement, and knowledge growth. Required qualifications include: Active TS/SCI + Poly clearance BS, 12-15 years of relevant experience; MS, 10-13 years; PhD, 10+ years One or more of the following DoD 8570/SP-ARC-002 certifications: Security+ CySA+ SSCP GSEC CND One or more of the following network certifications: Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Security Juniper JNCIP Aruba Certified Professional Palo Alto PCNSE Fortinet NSE 4+ Demonstrated mastery in network engineering within secure or classified government environments. Desired qualifications include: Cisco CCIE (Enterprise or Security) AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty Azure Network Engineer Expert Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) CISSP TekSynap