Network Design Engineer

TEKsystems - Fort Meade, MD

Full-time - Senior

Fort Meade, MD

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief Network Design Engineer will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in network design, integration, testing, security, and implementation of Network Services for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) DoDNet. This role requires extensive experience in network engineering and operations, particularly in large-scale enterprise network solution implementation and transition to Network Operations. The engineer will be responsible for providing expert knowledge on secure wide area connectivity, which includes underlay, overlay, and COI transport design that meets performance, quality of service, security, and mission requirements. In this position, the Chief Network Design Engineer will propose innovative solutions to Network Domain Architects aimed at defining and continuously improving network services. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP), evaluating network bandwidth needs, and recommending measures to meet those requirements. The engineer will also provide expert knowledge of defense-in-depth standards, network and security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements. Additionally, the role involves planning and executing network upgrades and maintenance activities in collaboration with Delivery Operations Managers, NOC Leads, Release Management teams, and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and mission-focused environment, demonstrating the ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality network solutions that align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in network design, integration, test, security, and implementation of Network Services for DISA DoDNet.
• Provide expert knowledge of network engineering and operations, large scale enterprise network solution implementation and transition to Network Operations, as well as test and evaluation activities.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise on secure wide area connectivity inclusive of underlay, overlay, and COI transport design that supports performance, quality of service, security, and mission requirements.
• Propose new solutions to Network Domain Architects to define and/or continuously improve network services.
• Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP).
• Evaluate network bandwidth needs and recommend measures to meet those requirements.
• Provide expert knowledge of defense-in-depth standards, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and maintenance activities with the appropriate Delivery Operations Managers, NOC Lead, Release Management team and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with Network Design and Network Engineering.
• Experience working with Enterprise Level Networking Environments.
• Experience having multiple people/teams report into you.
• Active Secret Clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active CCIE certification.
• Master's degree and 15-20+ years of experience (ideally over 20 years); additional years of related work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Must have a DoD IAT level II baseline certification prior to start (Sec+).
• CISSP or CCIE active certification.
• Advanced/Professional level vendor certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto).
• 10+ years' experience engineering and troubleshooting networks, including extensive routing and switching experience such as MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols (i.e., BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), switching protocols (i.e., Spanning Tree Protocol, VLANs, LLDP), VoIP, Multicast protocols, and emerging network technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of IP network/subnet addressing.
• Experience presenting to senior customer management, customer stakeholders, and company management.
• Ability to travel up to 25% including OCONUS potential travel.
• Previous work experience providing engineering and operational services on DISA supported networks.
• Experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) identity management solution.
• Demonstrated NET/SEC DevOps experience.