INE Sr Network Engineer w/TS/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 network engineering support.
• Troubleshoot complex network, connectivity, encryption, and performance issues.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and develop corrective actions.
• Design, configure, test, and implement network solutions.
• Support secure architecture and Zero Trust implementation.
• Support software‑defined networking.
• Support cloud networking technologies.
• Develop and implement automation solutions to improve network operations.
• Support AI‑driven network automation where applicable.
• Provide technical escalation support to operations teams.
• Develop configuration standards, technical procedures, and network documentation.
• Support lifecycle management and modernization of secure networking capabilities.
• Coordinate with Government engineers, cybersecurity teams, and other technical personnel.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of network engineering experience.
• Experience with software‑defined networking.
• Experience with cloud networking.
• Experience with AI‑driven automation.
• Experience with secure architectures such as Zero Trust.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments (Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal civil agencies, and military organizations).
• Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in‑depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape (highly desirable).
• Security+ certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II).
• Network+ certification.
• CCNA certification.
• CCNP certification.
• CCIE certification within 6 months of hire.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Type 1 encryption or COMSEC environments.
• Experience with classified enterprise networks.
• Experience supporting 24 × 7 mission‑critical network operations.
• Experience with enterprise network‑monitoring tools.

Work Environment

Location: DMV area. On‑site office environment with low noise level.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Travel

Less than 10% travel.

Pay

Target salary range: $150,000 – $210,000 (estimate; final compensation based on education, experience, skills, and contract parameters).

Physical Demands

• Regularly use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Regularly stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift up to 10 lb; frequently lift up to 25 lb; occasionally lift up to 50 lb.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability plans.
• Vacation time and holidays.

Other Information

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC). The role is with TekSynap, a fast‑growing high‑tech company serving Federal Government customers.