REQ 880 - Network Engineer - Level 3

Senior Network Engineer
Washington, DC (Onsite)

Senior Network Engineer supporting a classified program in Fort Meade, MD. Responsible for leading end-to-end network engineering efforts including design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades across complex DoD/IC environments. This role serves as the technical lead on large-scale projects and requires hands-on expertise in advanced networking, performance optimization, and compliance within secure facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead network architecture, design, implementation, and lifecycle upgrades across LAN, CAN, WAN, voice, and video systems
• Analyze engineering documents and translate mission requirements into scalable network solutions
• Perform advanced telecommunications analysis for modernization of large-scale infrastructures
• Oversee LAN/CAN/WAN administration, conversions, cutovers, and network documentation
• Lead incident resolution and coordinate across teams for complex network issues
• Optimize system performance, reduce latency, and maximize throughput using monitoring tools
• Conduct packet/data capture and analysis using network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and simulators
• Design, configure, and deploy network devices and integrated systems at scale
• Implement solutions including VPNs, IPSec, GRE tunneling, firewalls, NAT, VoIP, load balancing, and traffic shaping
• Support circuit-switched network design and telecommunications modeling
• Develop algorithms for networking and telecommunications systems
• Ensure compliance with DoD/IC standards (STIGs, RMF, NIST 800-53) and maintain accreditation documentation
• Lead security reviews, A&A activities, and enforce regulatory requirements
• Lead large-scale installation projects and mentor junior engineers

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph; CI investigation within last 5 years
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security or equivalent)
• 10+ years of network engineering experience in DoD/IC classified environments
• Expertise in LAN/CAN/WAN design, architecture, and administration at scale
• Strong experience with VPNs, IPSec, GRE, firewalls, NAT, VoIP, and network security implementations
• Experience operating network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and simulators
• Proven leadership in large-scale network installation and integration efforts
• Experience with circuit-switched network design and ISO 9000 compliance integration
• Experience developing networking/telecommunications algorithms or models
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience with certifications (CCNA, CCNP, Juniper, or similar)

Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.