Senior Network Engineer

About the role

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) delivers innovative management and technology solutions to government and commercial clients. We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support Navy clients in the Carderock area of Bethesda, Maryland. This is a 100% on-site position. You will serve as the technical authority for secure routed and switched campus networks, cross-domain enclaves, DISA circuits, and tactical-to-strategic integration, ensuring strict alignment with DISA STIGs and NIST cybersecurity controls.

Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and maintain high-availability Layer 2/3 local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN/CAN) across RDT&E, NIPR & SIPR.
• Lead the implementation and lifecycle management of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VRFs, MPLS, VXLAN, and IPsec/DMVPN overlays.
• Perform hard security baseline implementation using DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Oversee network device accreditation and support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization (A&A) process.
• Administer, troubleshoot, and harden next-generation firewalls and network access control systems (Cisco ISE / 802.1X).
• Interface directly with DISA, military leadership, and prime contractors to resolve circuit escalations, ASI (Authorized Service Interruptions), and mission-critical network incidents.
• Mentor mid-level engineers, review engineering change proposals (ECPs), and maintain precise as-built diagrams (Visio) and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive network engineering experience, with substantial focus within DoD, intelligence, or defense contractor environments.
• Current, unexpired DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CASP+, GCIH, CISA, CCNP Security, CCSP or GCED).
• Active Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance to start.
• Deep expertise in enterprise-grade routing/switching platforms (Cisco Catalyst/Nexus).
• Practical experience using SCAP tools, Nessus/ACAS scanning reports, and STIG Viewer to remediate network findings.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (substantial relevant DoD experience may substitute).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with software-defined networking (Catalyst Center, SD-WAN, Cisco ACI).
• Working knowledge of cloud transit architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) connecting via DoD Cloud Access Points (CAP) or BCAPP.
• Prior experience configuring and maintaining enterprise monitoring platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays.
• High-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Competitive 401K package.
• Investment in employee training, certifications, education, and tuition assistance.
• Small company feel with opportunities for career growth.

Pay

Salary range: $175,000 to $210,000 annually.