Reston Consulting Group, Inc. · 3 months ago
Senior Network Engineer - TS/SCI eligible
Reston Consulting Group, Inc. is a federal contracting company committed to delivering exceptional IT services to government clients. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations for a large federal agency, requiring expertise in LAN/WAN environments and network performance optimization.
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Responsibilities
Administer, operate, and maintain network devices, including routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls
Provide network operational support, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security
Collaborate with System Owners, ISSOs, and SMEs across network, security, and virtualization disciplines
Design, build, and implement scalable, fault-tolerant LAN/WAN architectures
Configure and optimize network connectivity for front-end and back-end components
Analyze customer requirements and develop integrated IT and network solutions
Develop and maintain documentation, reports, and network topology records
Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues using diagnostic and monitoring tools
Lead testing, installation, and integration of new network systems and upgrades
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network support personnel
Research and evaluate emerging network technologies to enhance operational capabilities
Support system security accreditation and compliance activities
Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
Implement automation and proactive monitoring to ensure SLA compliance and high availability
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (must already possess or be able to obtain)
Minimum of 10 years of related experience OR minimum bachelors of science, degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline and 5 years' experience
Proficiency with Cisco, Dell, Palo Alto, and other enterprise-grade networking equipment
Active certifications such as CCNA, CCDA, CCDP, or higher
Demonstrated experience with LAN/WAN design, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of network performance tools, traffic analysis, and capacity planning
Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and TACLANEs
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in high-security environments
Preferred
Experience supporting federal government network operations and accreditation processes
Familiarity with virtualization, cloud integration, and advanced network automation tools
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunities for career advancement and professional certification support.
Company
Reston Consulting Group, Inc.
Network Design * Engineering * Integration * Operations * Security RCG has more than 35 years' experience supporting some of the world's largest and most highly visible IT enterprises.