Overview

FWI is building a team to administer, maintain, secure, and accredit the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) Academic Network, which provides the IT environment for 100% of DLIFLC teaching and instruction for all students, staff, faculty, and guests. This position will serve as the Government's lead network engineer, bridging wired and wireless network operations, security implementation, and infrastructure troubleshooting to maintain optimal network performance. The Network Engineer IV will lead network performance monitoring, optimization, and testing, implement network security controls, manage IT projects, conduct advanced troubleshooting, and ensure the military language training community receives a stable, secure, and high-performing network that enables uninterrupted language instruction.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday,7:45am to 4:45pm at Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, CA.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead Network Engineer for wired and wireless network operations
Monitor network performance and conduct optimization testing
Implement and maintain network security controls across the infrastructure
Configure, operate, and maintain network routers, switches, wireless access points, and firewalls
Manage VPN, network access control systems, and RADIUS servers
Ensure Academic Network maintains 99.99% availability each month
Identify opportunities for improving network efficiencies with emerging technologies
May be required to travel (CONUS/OCONUS)

Qualifications

Required:

BA/BS from accredited college/university with minimum 5 years experience OR AA/AS with minimum 7 years experience OR 9 years relevant experience working with network infrastructure products and solutions
Requires one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP
CCNA or CCNP Certification or equivalent
Background in Team Management
Project Leadership experience
Network infrastructure experience
Secret level security clearance

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off

Pay Range

Negotiable

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