Senior Network Engineer

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic and mission-driven team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive, hands-on experience with cloud technologies, service-oriented architectures, and hybrid network solutions deployed across geographically dispersed environments.

Overview

In this role, the Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and life cycle management of complex LAN/WAN and cloud-integrated network infrastructures. This includes leading efforts in procurement, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network communications systems while ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with organizational and DoD standards.

The selected candidate will also evaluate and optimize existing network systems, conduct vendor and cost analyses for large-scale projects, and apply advanced problem-solving to develop innovative, secure, and scalable network solutions. This position requires expert-level knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, network protocols, and enterprise-level applications, as well as the ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to junior network engineers and support personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN systems, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Manage network services such as DNS, DHCP, NTP, RADIUS, and AAA to ensure reliable and secure communication across systems.
• Configure and maintain IP address space management (IPv4 and IPv6), routing protocols (BGP), VLAN segmentation, and NAT configurations.
• Review and analyze requests for network connectivity to ensure compliance with organizational policies and technical standards.
• Capture, analyze, and troubleshoot network traffic to optimize performance and identify issues proactively.
• Support network access control and implement security measures that align with DoD and organizational cybersecurity requirements.
• Assist with network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communication systems to support enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Provide tier-level troubleshooting and resolve complex network performance issues in coordination with system administrators and cybersecurity teams.

Skills and Experience

The Active Secret Clearance must have:

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional network engineering experience in enterprise or DoD environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience with network administration tools, protocols, and systems including DNS, DHCP, NTP, RADIUS, AAA, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, VLAN, and NAT.
• Strong background in network access control management and security enforcement across complex architectures.
• Experience in network performance tuning, packet capture analysis, and troubleshooting using industry-standard tools.
• Experience supporting network planning and modeling, including integration between network hardware and software platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve critical network issues efficiently.

Education and Certifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, or higher, in an IT-related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid federal holidays.

Security Clearance

A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $118,000.00 - USD $123,000.00 /Yr.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development