Senior Network Engineer

Overview of position:
FEDITC, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer in the Washington, DC area to provide expert-level engineering support for DHS’s Homeland Security Enterprise Network (HSEN) and LAN-A infrastructure. The candidate will play a critical role in network modernization, optimization, operations, and maintenance, ensuring robust and secure networking capabilities across DHS’s extensive infrastructure.
 A United States Citizenship and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position. 

Ability to attain and maintain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)

This is an upcoming opportunity contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced network engineering and operational support for DHS’s large-scale HSEN and LAN-A infrastructures, managing network hardware, software, and telecommunications components.
• Oversee and implement software and hardware upgrades, patches, and configurations to ensure continuous improvement, optimal network performance, and security.
• Offer expert-level Tier III network support, promptly addressing complex issues and performing in-depth troubleshooting to maintain system reliability and availability.
• Participate in network modernization projects, providing engineering leadership and technical expertise to upgrade and enhance network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with DHS stakeholders, architects, and operations teams to integrate and streamline network solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DHS System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), ITIL standards, and security policies including FISMA and NIST SP 800-53.
• Manage and document comprehensive network configurations, operational procedures, and system performance metrics.
• Evaluate and integrate automation tools and strategies to enhance network operations, reduce manual interventions, and improve efficiency.
• Contribute actively to DHS certification and accreditation processes, providing necessary technical documentation and compliance assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience directly supporting DHS LAN/WAN environments or DHS Components.
• Proven expertise in leading successful DHS network modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, optimize, and secure large-scale enterprise network infrastructures.

Experience/Skills:

• 15+ years of extensive network engineering experience 
• Proven leadership in architecting complex enterprise network environments.
• Familiarity with DHS technical standards and operational environments.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant technical field.

Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Active

Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance required
• Ability to attain and maintain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

Benefits:

• PTO
•  Holiday Pay
• 401K with a 4% Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life AD&D
• Short-term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)