Senior Network Engineer Routing & Switching

NOVA-Dine is seeking a Senior Network Engineer - Routing & Switching to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) DODNet Migration Execution Services (MES-NET) program at Fort Meade Maryland.

This position will serve as a senior technical lead responsible for the design implementation integration modernization and sustainment of enterprise network infrastructure supporting Department of Defense mission systems. The selected candidate will lead routing and switching initiatives across complex enterprise environments and support the migration of Fourth Estate agencies into the DODNet architecture.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for enterprise LAN WAN MAN and CAN environments; ensure compliance with DoD and industry networking standards; evaluate network performance and architecture requirements; and collaborate closely with cybersecurity systems engineering operations and migration teams to deliver secure resilient and scalable network solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design implementation integration and modernization of enterprise network infrastructure supporting DODNet migration efforts.
• Design and maintain enterprise routing and switching architectures for large-scale LAN WAN MAN and CAN environments.
• Support migration and integration of routing switching firewall VPN DNS DHCP IPAM VLAN wireless AAA and network services.
• Establish and analyze network information requirements and develop solutions that support current and future operational needs.
• Ensure network solutions comply with applicable DoD IEEE ISO OSI and enterprise architecture standards.
• Evaluate network utilization workflow efficiency performance and capacity requirements and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation implementation plans network diagrams migration plans and technical procedures.
• Coordinate network upgrades cutovers migrations and infrastructure implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues across enterprise environments.
• Support configuration management and change control processes utilizing approved ITSM tools.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity RMF systems engineering and operations teams to ensure secure and compliant network operations.
• Provide technical leadership mentorship and daily direction to junior engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in engineering reviews technical briefings operational transition activities and executive-level reporting.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience OR
• Masters degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline with 6 years of relevant experience.

Required Certifications

• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification
• At least one of the following certifications:
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Linux
  • Red Hat Certification
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Required Experience

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise routing and switching environments.
• Experience with enterprise LAN/WAN architectures and network infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with routing protocols switching technologies VPNs firewalls DNS DHCP IPAM VLANs and network segmentation.
• Experience implementing and supporting complex network migrations and modernization initiatives.
• Experience developing technical documentation implementation plans and engineering artifacts.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Active Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DISA DODNet or other large Department of Defense enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise migration and modernization programs.
• Experience with SIPRNet and NIPRNet environments.
• Experience with network automation and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies.
• Experience utilizing ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms.
• Additional Cisco networking certifications (CCNP CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure etc.).

Salary Range: $110000 to $128000

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including the positions responsibilities the candidates education experience skills internal equity market considerations and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nationowned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT professional environmental and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability coverage retirement savings with company match and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits access to an employee assistance program and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or for inquiring about discussing or disclosing information about compensation or any other basis prohibited by law.

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