Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! JCS Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to lead the design and development of enterprise-wide networking infrastructure across campus (CAN), metropolitan (MAN), and wide area (WAN) environments. This role is responsible for establishing network requirements and designing scalable, secure architectures that integrate hardware, software, and communications systems to meet current and future business needs. The ideal candidate ensures compliance with open systems standards and frameworks, including OSI, ISO, and IEEE models, while supporting seamless integration across application interfaces and external environments. Responsibilities include analyzing network performance, workflows, and utilization to identify issues and implement effective solutions, as well as ensuring the network/transport layers align with common operating environment standards. This position also provides leadership and daily direction to technical teams, ensuring efficient operations and continuous improvement of network infrastructure.

What's in it for you:

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
• A robust benefits package:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• And more!

What you will do:

• Establish network information requirements for enterprise infrastructure
• Design CAN, MAN, and WAN architecture
• Ensure network systems comply with OSI and ISO reference models
• Ensure compliance with IEEE Open Systems Environment standards
• Evaluate and resolve problems with workflows and network usage
• Develop appropriate corrective action for network issues
• Provide daily supervision and direction to staff

What you will bring:

• 10 years of experience in network engineering
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, Cisco Certified Design Expert, CISSP, CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Linux, or MCTS certification
• Experience with enterprise-wide networking infrastructure (CAN, MAN, WAN)
• Knowledge of OSI and ISO reference models
• Experience with IEEE Open Systems Environment standards
• Supervisory and team leadership experience

How you will wow us:

• Prior experience with DoD, DISA, or DES enterprise network infrastructure
• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance strongly preferred
• Ability to work on-site at Fort Belvoir, VA
• CCIE, CCDE, CISSP, Linux+, Red Hat, or MCTS certification
• Experience designing secure networks for classified defense environments
• Familiarity with DoD network architecture standards and DISA requirements

JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers' mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Washington Post's Top Places to Work certified company. Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!

• Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
• Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
• Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
• Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
• Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.