Lead Senior Systems Engineer (Network)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Position Title : Lead Senior Systems Engineer (Network)

Location : Dahlgren, VA

Clearance Requirement : Top Secret

Employment Type : Full-time

Certification Requirement : IAT Level III (per DoD 8570.01-M requirements)

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Senior Systems Engineer (Network) with expertise in the design, implementation, and management of LAN / WAN corporate environments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, TCP / IP, and VoIP technologies, and hands-on experience with routers, switches, fiber optics, firewalls, and cable plant designs. This role requires both technical leadership and hands-on engineering expertise to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable network infrastructure in support of Department of Defense (DoD) missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of LAN / WAN environments for enterprise-scale systems.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Cisco and Juniper networking equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Apply expertise in TCP / IP, VoIP, and advanced networking protocols to support mission-critical communications.
• Oversee network infrastructure projects involving fiber optics, cabling, and cable plant design.
• Conduct performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of network systems.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and cybersecurity standards, including IAT Level III requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Develop documentation, engineering diagrams, and operational procedures using industry standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, Government representatives, and program management to meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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