Senior Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, engineering, and administration of high-availability classified network infrastructures.

Ensure 99% system availability across JCON and NSDNet through proactive architectural modeling and monitoring.

Manage complex traffic routing schemes and integrate local systems with the Justice Unified Telecommunications Network (JUTNet).

Plan, configure, and document enterprise network devices and topologies using Cisco and Juniper hardware.

Oversee the deployment and maintenance of Type-1 encryption devices and adhere to strict COMSEC protocols.

Perform advanced troubleshooting for end-point patching and complex networking issues across both copper and fiber optic media.

Provide technical support for both local Washington, D.C. sites and remote CONUS/OCONUS locations as required.

Required Experience/Clearance

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility (DOJ Adjudicated).

8+ years of experience in network engineering, specifically within high-availability classified environments.

Expert-level experience configuring and maintaining Cisco and Juniper network hardware.

Proven expertise in network address space management and sophisticated traffic routing schemes.

Hands-on experience with COMSEC, including the configuration of Type-1 encryption devices.

Technical proficiency with physical layer infrastructure, including copper and fiber optic cabling.

Desired Experience

Direct experience with the Justice Unified Telecommunications Network (JUTNet).

Professional-level certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE.

DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CASP+, or CISSP).

Familiarity with Citrix-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) network requirements.

Experience with VMware networking within virtualized data center environments.

Proficiency with automated network monitoring and management tools.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.