Lead Software Engineer

About the Role

Lead a cross-functional engineering and operations team supporting a mission-critical program. Oversee a 24/7/365 Tier 2/3 Network Operations helpdesk across secure and non-secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Approve, execute, and maintain network configurations and architectures for large-scale enterprise deployments.
• Operate and maintain dedicated test environments to validate network configurations before production rollout.
• Direct daily network operations, including scheduling deployments and resolving failed installations.
• Monitor and remediate network compliance to ensure adherence to security policies and federal standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+).
• Proven experience leading technical teams in architecting and managing enterprise network environments.
• Strong understanding of secure networking platforms and core cryptographic services, including specific TACLANE models.
• Experience with Cisco Routers (4K and 8K series) and Cisco Switches (various series) via CLI.
• Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, and Cisco SD-WAN implementation and management.
• Foundational knowledge of Zero Trust requirements, including Microsegmentation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate requirements between stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Pay

Competitive annual salary ($155,000 - $195,000) plus bonus potential.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a significant network operations and engineering team.
• Work on a mission-critical program with a focus on modernization and security.
• Professional development and exposure to advanced networking technologies.