- This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
- Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required
**We cannot do C2C or sub-vendor partnership for this opportunity**
Description
TEKsystems Customer is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies. The Staff Network Engineer will develop, configure, and deploy network services within the Azure Cloud and data centers to fulfill end user requirements.
This position is location in Fort Meade, MD working in the DISA location with the option to remote work up to 50% of the time.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, maintain, and operate Wireless and Local Area Networks (LANs/WLAN) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), using Infrastructure as Code and Ansible Automation Platform
Automate network changes on across various vendor platforms and Azure Cloud
Assist multifunctional team to help optimize and visualize network operations
Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information
Provide inputs to the design of the enterprise’s network and mission architecture
Evaluate network architectures across platforms to ensure alignment to cloud and network modernization strategies, capabilities and requirement sets
Actively identify opportunities for improvement, including innovations aimed at improving the user experience, improving efficiencies, and lowering sustainment costs
Enforce security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security
Skills
Network engineering, Router, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Troubleshooting, Firewall, Ccna, Paloalto, Data center, Bgp
Top Skills Details
Network engineering,Router,Cisco routers,Cisco switches,Troubleshooting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience designing, deploying, and operating software defined networking solutions
Strong understanding of networking in the areas of LAN, WAN, TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPN, proxies, routing (L2/L3), firewalls and software defined networking
Experience implementing dual-stack networking to use both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses simultaneously
Experience developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and leveraging automation platforms such as Ansible or Azure Functions
Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
Ability to work effectively within a distributed technical team, aided by strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
Current IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + CE or CISSP
Currently posses an active U.S. DoD Secret clearance.
Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent
Working experience installing, configuring, and managing Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM)
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Fort Meade,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2025.
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.