Network Engineer
Blu Omega is seeking a Senior Network Engineer / SME Network and Computer Systems Administrator to support a federal defense program at Hanscom Air Force Base. This role provides senior-level network engineering, administration, modernization, troubleshooting, and operational support for secure enterprise network infrastructure.
About the Role
Support enterprise network operations, infrastructure modernization, mission assurance, and operational readiness for a defense customer at Hanscom AFB. The position requires deep hands-on Cisco networking experience, Cisco ISE experience, strong Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting skills, and the ability to operate independently in a mission-driven DoD environment.
Employee must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, implement, operate, and troubleshoot secure enterprise network infrastructure.
- Support Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Cisco ISE, network access control, routing, switching, and related network security technologies.
- Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues, outages, degraded performance, and Tier 3 incidents.
- Support network modernization, lifecycle planning, capacity improvements, reliability improvements, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Support Cisco ISE implementation, configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain secure and compliant network configurations, technical documentation, operational procedures, and network topology information.
- Support VoIP-related network issues, network monitoring, IP address management, and performance monitoring activities.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal technical teams as needed to resolve complex network problems.
- Provide occasional night or weekend surge support when critical network or security issues occur.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance.
- Security+ certification required before start.
- Approximately 10 years of senior-level network engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, Cisco switches, and Cisco ISE.
- Strong experience with routing, switching, network design, implementation, operations, and troubleshooting.
- Strong Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with OSPF, VRF, VRRP, QoS, VLANs, STP, 802.1X, access control lists, IPsec, and virtual chassis or stacking.
- Experience with DHCP, SolarWinds Orion NPM/NCM, Wireshark, AAA, SNMPv3, Syslog, and network monitoring tools.
- Experience supporting VoIP environments.
- Ability to work onsite full time at Hanscom AFB.
- Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and customer-service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Air Force or broader DoD enterprise network experience.
- CCNA or CCNP certification.
- PowerShell scripting experience.
- TACLANE experience.
- Voice platform experience.
- UPS infrastructure knowledge.
- Windows Server 2019 or 2022 and IIS knowledge.
- Experience supporting classified, unclassified, and enclave network environments.
- Experience supporting large enterprise environments with thousands of users.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, networking, computer science, or a related discipline is preferred. Four additional years of relevant network experience may substitute for the degree.
Pay
Salary Range: $145,000 – $185,000
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, clearance, and market alignment.
Schedule
Full-time onsite support with a standard workweek. Occasional paid night or weekend surge support may be required for critical network or security issues.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
- Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance, voluntary options available
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health resources
- Telehealth and virtual care options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and federal holidays
- Wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits