Network Engineering Subject Matter Expert

The Network Engineering Subject Matter Expert provides advanced technical engineering and subject matter expertise supporting the design, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of a DoD/DoW agency's classified and unclassified WAN infrastructure. Resolves complex technical challenges and supports enterprise engineering initiatives requiring specialized network, security, and systems integration knowledge.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide advanced technical analysis, engineering support, and problem resolution for complex enterprise network systems.
• Design, configure, and implement Cisco networking and Check Point security solutions.
• Support the integration of network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Analyze technical requirements and develop engineering solutions for network modernization initiatives.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of network connectivity, performance, and security issues.
• Support enterprise network architecture, design reviews, and technical engineering decisions.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to enterprise network capabilities.
• Support engineering activities involving routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network security.
• Participate in technology refresh planning, laboratory testing, and proof-of-concept evaluations.
• Develop technical specifications, network diagrams, implementation plans, and configuration documentation.
• Review proposed network changes for interoperability, security compliance, and operational impacts.
• Provide technical guidance to other engineering personnel and Government stakeholders.
• Support application of DISA STIGs, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and agency configuration standards.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings and provide recommendations concerning network engineering initiatives.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience:
  • Ten years of experience in LAN/WAN network engineering.
• Education:
  • High School Diploma.
• Citizenship and Clearance:
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• Certification:
  • DoD 8570/8140: IAT Level III baseline certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
  • CCNP – Enterprise.
  • Check Point CCSA.
• Location and Travel:
  • Work will be primarily performed from a contractor-owned facility near Fort Belvoir, VA and customer locations. Candidates may work onsite/reside within commuting distance of one of the following:
    • Fort Belvoir, VA (highly preferred)
    • Battle Creek, MI
    • Columbus, OH
    • Dayton, OH
    • New Cumberland, PA
    • Ogden, UT
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Richmond, VA
    • Anniston, AL
    • San Diego, CA
    • Fort Bragg, NC
    • Robins AFB, GA
    • Tobyhanna, PA.
  • Travel of approximately 30% may be required (CONUS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Check Point CCSE Certification
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Certification
• CompTIA Cloud+ Certification

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods in an office environment and work within comm closets, network infrastructure spaces, and warehouse spaces as needed.

The projected salary range for this position is $130,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.