Senior Network Engineer / Team Lead at Tsymmetry, Inc.

Cheltenham, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, Network Management Tools, Cloud Networking, ITIL, DHS OneNet, NIST 800-series, Technical Leadership, Troubleshooting, Documentation, Mentoring

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

About Us Tsymmetry is an IT professional services company dedicated to delivering flexible, scalable solutions to our customers around the globe when and where their mission dictates. We partner with our customers to drive innovation, agility, and improved outcomes with our experienced global team. From cybersecurity to operational intelligence, cloud services, software development, and beyond, we are here to help. We are seeking a full-time Senior Network Engineer/Team Lead to join our team. Role Summary The Senior Network Engineer/Team Lead provides senior-level technical leadership for enterprise network design, implementation, and sustainment. This position ensures that all network services meet performance, availability, and cybersecurity requirements in accordance with DHS OneNet. This role serves as the senior technical authority for network engineering tasks, leading cross-functional technical teams and coordinating with DHS OneNet Engineering, stakeholders, and vendors to maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing network operations. What you will be doing Duties and Responsibilities: Lead network engineering operations and technical staff responsible for maintaining and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure. Prioritize, troubleshoot, and resolve network outages, incidents, and service degradations; manage escalations and root cause analysis. Design, implement, and validate operational network systems and prototypes consistent with DHS engineering data, configuration baselines, and change-management requirements. Review and prepare Infrastructure Change Control Board (ICCB) packets for technical accuracy; provide recommendations and coordinate with DHS OneNet and Data Center (DC) personnel to ensure proper rollout. Collaborate with System Engineers, Security Analysts, and vendors to identify, define, and resolve complex technical and performance issues. Develop and execute network modernization and cloud migration strategies that align with DHS enterprise architecture. Monitor network performance metrics, identify capacity constraints, and implement improvements to ensure optimal operation and availability. Produce, maintain, and update comprehensive documentation including network topology diagrams, configuration standards, and maintenance procedures. Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians; support the Program Manager with task prioritization and resource planning. Ensure compliance with DHS IT security, FISMA, and TIC 3.0 standards. Ray Range: $115k - $130k The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. What we need from you Required Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise network systems, including both wired and wireless infrastructure. In-depth knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, and network management tools. Experience with DHS OneNet. Proven ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to resolve technical issues. Experience supporting Infrastructure Change Control Board (ICCB) processes and network configuration compliance. Desired: Working knowledge of cloud networking technologies (AWS, Azure, hybrid environments). Experience implementing or supporting ITIL-based service management practices. Familiarity with federal cybersecurity policies, DHS OneNet standards, and NIST 800-series frameworks. Prior experience supporting DHS, DoD, or other federal IT infrastructure programs. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related discipline preferred. Minimum five (5) years of progressive technical experience in network engineering or a closely related field within the last seven (7) years. Certifications: Desired: Professional certifications such as Cisco CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent vendor certification. Security Clearance: Ability to obtain DHS Public Trust (Secret preferred). Work Environment and Physical Requirements: On-site role with potential for flexible hybrid arrangements. Bonus Points Tsymmetry Benefits Tsymmetry offers medical, dental and vision coverage with the majority of the monthly premiums paid by the company. A tax-advantaged health savings account is available with generous employer contributions as well as tax-advantaged flexible savings accounts. While health benefits are a key offering, we also provide a range of other benefits and perks to support your well-being and professional growth. These include: Life and Disability Insurance 410(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Eleven Observed Holidays Paid Parental Leave Paid Bereavement Leave Paid Jury Duty Leave FREE Udemy Learning Subscription Professional Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Work Arrangements And so much more! Tsymmetry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities

The Senior Network Engineer/Team Lead provides technical leadership for enterprise network design, implementation, and sustainment. This role involves leading network engineering operations, troubleshooting incidents, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.