Lead Network Engineer

What you'll do

• Lead the diagnosis and resolution of critical network incidents to minimize downtime.
• Design, implement, and maintain network configurations, upgrades, and infrastructure solutions.
• Conduct deep-dive performance analysis to proactively identify areas for optimization.
• Oversee patch management and vulnerability remediation programs across the network infrastructure.
• Develop runbooks, standard operating procedures, and configuration control documentation for all services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks like DoD RMF and NIST SP 800 53.
• Provide expert-level guidance to teams regarding best practices and program standards.
• Support 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) activities including on-call rotations.

What we're looking for

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD 8140 Certification for IAT Level II (Sec+, CySA+, CCNA-Security, CND) or higher within two months.
• Must possess advanced network-related certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.
• Requires 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 10 years with a Master's, or 8 years with a PhD.
• Experience leading a team and providing mentor opportunities for junior engineers.
• Expert-level understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPSL, VLANS, and VPNs.
• Detailed understanding of tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Management tools, and Juniper firewalls.
• ITAR and audit requirements, preparing evidence and reports as needed.