Sr Network Engineer - w/TS/SCI CI Poly at TekSynap

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

295000.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Engineering, WIDS, SDLC, System Administration, Network Architecture, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, SAN Directors, Virtual Networking, Cloud-hosted Networking, Information Assurance, IT Governance, Agile, Waterfall, ITIL 4 Foundation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer our proposal supporting the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) with Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) Expansion and Support. The Senior Network Engineer will oversee the WIDS implementation, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), systems/network administrative activities. The Network Engineer will act as the subject matter expert for all IT related issues. The Senior Network Engineer designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. This senior‑level role requires an experienced engineer capable of designing, implementing, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise network architectures for a mission‑critical intelligence environment. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Active Top Secret Clearance with a CI Poly S. Citizenship required. Education & Experience: BS (16–18 years), MS (14+ years), or PhD (10+) experience. Demonstrated mastery in network engineering within secure or classified government environments. Recent experience to support both Windows and Linux Systems DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP or CISM) ITIL 4 Foundation HIGHLY DESIRED Agile certification (PMI-ACP, CSM, or PSM I) Strong background in IT governance, portfolio management, or program oversight. Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT programs or DoD/IC customers. Familiarity with IT lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid). Proficiency with portfolio tools such as MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI, or equivalent. RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Network Engineer is expected to be able to: Lead the design and planning of complex network communication systems, producing detailed schematics and architectural documentation to support enterprise wide modernization initiatives. Provide the O&M (to include system administration, information assurance, and storage management) to all WIDS architectures. Responsible for maintaining the network fabric of the WIDS architecture. Demonstrated capability in a multi-vendor environment for 2/3 switching and routing, firewalls, SAN directors, as well as virtual and cloud-hosted networking technologies. Will install, configure, and maintain entire physical networking WIDS infrastructure. Conduct in depth cost/benefit analyses for hardware and software solutions, evaluating performance, lifecycle requirements, and long term operational impacts. Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capability, resilience, and efficiency. Lead the testing of network designs including performance validation, interoperability testing, and engineering risk assessments. Serve as a senior technical authority for approving significant network changes and modernization efforts. Monitor and validate network hardware configurations to ensure alignment with operational baselines and mission requirements. Optimize network performance, availability, redundancy, and security across LAN, WAN, MAN, and secure network enclaves. Plan and oversee network enhancements, upgrades, and lifecycle replacements with minimal mission disruption. Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities. Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and system documentation in support of operational and programmatic decision‑making. Maintain broad technical expertise across network systems, including routers, firewalls, multiplexers, bridges, gateways, and associated network hardware and interconnections. Support secure integration efforts across multiple vendors, platforms, and classified technology stacks. May be assigned responsibility for managing systems administration functions and associated technical staff. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development, skill enhancement, and knowledge growth. COMPETENCIES Customer Service Oral Communication Written Communication Organization and Planning Interpersonal Awareness Establish Focus Change Management Develop Others Build Relationships Analytical Thinking Conceptual Thinking Strategic Thinking Technical Expertise Initiative Foster Innovation Results Oriented Teamwork Overview WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: Chantilly, VA, District of Columbia (DC), National Capital Region (NCR) Type of environment: Varies Noise level: Low Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: 20% WAGE INFORMATION Target salary range: $155,000 - $295,000 The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors, including the individual’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The listed salary represents one component of the total compensation package for employees. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S. Citizen Mandatory Active Top-Secret Clearance with a CI Poly PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. OTHER INFORMATION Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice Additional Job Information TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.

Responsibilities

The Senior Network Engineer will lead the design and planning of complex network communication systems, producing detailed documentation for enterprise-wide modernization initiatives, while also providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for all Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) architectures. This role involves maintaining the network fabric, installing and configuring physical WIDS infrastructure, and serving as the senior technical authority for approving significant network changes.