Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Position Title : Lead Senior Systems Engineer (Network)
Location : Dahlgren, VA
Clearance Requirement : Top Secret
Employment Type : Full-time
Certification Requirement : IAT Level III (per DoD 8570.01-M requirements)
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Senior Systems Engineer (Network) with expertise in the design, implementation, and management of LAN / WAN corporate environments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, TCP / IP, and VoIP technologies, and hands-on experience with routers, switches, fiber optics, firewalls, and cable plant designs. This role requires both technical leadership and hands-on engineering expertise to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable network infrastructure in support of Department of Defense (DoD) missions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of LAN / WAN environments for enterprise-scale systems.
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Cisco and Juniper networking equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Apply expertise in TCP / IP, VoIP, and advanced networking protocols to support mission-critical communications.
- Oversee network infrastructure projects involving fiber optics, cabling, and cable plant design.
- Conduct performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of network systems.
- Ensure compliance with DoD and cybersecurity standards, including IAT Level III requirements.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
- Develop documentation, engineering diagrams, and operational procedures using industry standards.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, Government representatives, and program management to meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
Required Qualifications
Six (6) years of professional work and leadership experience in LAN / WAN systems engineering.Hands-on experience with :Cisco and Juniper networking platformsRouters, switches, and firewallsTCP / IP and VoIP technologiesFiber optics and cable plant designDemonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructures.Must be designated as IAT Level III (per DoD 8570.01-M).Must hold or be able to obtain / maintain a Top Secret clearance.Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or related field.Advanced networking certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE, or equivalent.Experience working on DoD or Navy enterprise networks.Strong technical documentation and systems integration skills.Why Join Us?
Lead advanced network engineering projects for mission-critical DoD systems.Work with cutting-edge networking and communications technologies.Collaborative team environment with growth and professional development opportunities.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.