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Senior Network Engineer

Bethesda, MD, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Collaboration
Computer Networking
OSINT
Enterprise Networks
LAN
WAN
Cloud Computing
IT Management
Routers
Switches
Servers
Storage
Hypervisor
PRTG
Root Cause Analysis
Recovery
Network Design
Cabling
Patch Management
Electrical Wiring
Optimization
Systems Engineering
Documentation
Status Reports
Performance Metrics
Data Center Consolidation
Cyber Security
Mentorship
Professional Development
Resource Planning
Evaluation
Network Engineering
Technical Support
FOCUS
Scalability
Nexus
TCP/IP
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DHCP
OSPF
Border Gateway Protocol
VLAN
HSRP
SNMP
Multicast
Network Monitoring
IT Service Management
ServiceNow
SolarWinds
Network Security
Firewall
Virtual Private Network
Remote Access
Lifecycle Management
Capacity Management
Computer Hardware
Procurement
Team Leadership
Management
Communication
Leadership
Cisco
Network
DoD
Security+
Cisco Certifications
GSEC
SSCP
Customer Engagement
Security Clearance
Business Development
PPO
Point Of Sale
HMO
Life Insurance
Taxes
Apache Flex
Microsoft Windows NT

Collaboration
Computer Networking
OSINT
Enterprise Networks
LAN
WAN
Cloud Computing
IT Management
Routers
Switches
Servers
Storage
Hypervisor
PRTG
Root Cause Analysis
Recovery
Network Design
Cabling
Patch Management
Electrical Wiring
Optimization
Systems Engineering
Documentation
Status Reports
Performance Metrics
Data Center Consolidation
Cyber Security
Mentorship
Professional Development
Resource Planning
Evaluation
Network Engineering
Technical Support
FOCUS
Scalability
Nexus
TCP/IP
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DHCP
OSPF
Border Gateway Protocol
VLAN
HSRP
SNMP
Multicast
Network Monitoring
IT Service Management
ServiceNow
SolarWinds
Network Security
Firewall
Virtual Private Network
Remote Access
Lifecycle Management
Capacity Management
Computer Hardware
Procurement
Team Leadership
Management
Communication
Leadership
Cisco
Network
DoD
Security+
Cisco Certifications
GSEC
SSCP
Customer Engagement
Security Clearance
Business Development
PPO
Point Of Sale
HMO
Life Insurance
Taxes
Apache Flex
Microsoft Windows NT

Summary

Requisition ID: 5072
Standard Title:
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Location: Bethesda, MD
Work Type: On-Site
Shift: First
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide senior-level technical expertise in the planning, coordination, implementation, and sustainment of major computer network initiatives supporting the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC). This is a 100% on-site position at the customer site in Bethesda, MD, at the Intelligence Community Campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide senior-level technical expertise in the design, implementation, and sustainment of highly available, scalable, and secure data center and enterprise network environments, including spine-leaf topologies, virtualized environments, and fabric networks.
Support the planning and integration of LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity among on-premises systems, cloud environments, and external mission networks.
Provide technical leadership in the configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of Cisco ACI, routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers in support of mission-critical operations.
Analyze and optimize network connectivity and performance across servers, storage, hypervisors, and data center interconnects to support network throughput, availability, and reliability requirements.
Oversee the use of network monitoring and ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, SolarWinds, NetBox, and PRTG to monitor network health, availability, performance, and incident resolution.
Lead technical troubleshooting and incident resolution for complex network and data center issues, coordinating root cause analysis, corrective actions, and recovery activities as appropriate.
Develop and maintain contingency and continuity plans and procedures to support network resilience and minimize service disruptions during outages, maintenance events, and other operational activities.
Provide technical oversight of network infrastructure standards and practices, including cabling, patch management, structured wiring, equipment configuration, documentation, and data center operations.
Analyze network segmentation, performance, capacity, and latency requirements and recommend optimization strategies across physical and virtual environments.
Coordinate with IT, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Application teams to support cross-functional projects and ensure network implementations align with established security, technical, and mission requirements.
Provide technical oversight of ServiceNow ITSM activities, including work assignment, incident and change tracking, documentation, escalation, and resolution in accordance with established procedures and SLAs.
Prepare and present technical status reports, incident summaries, performance metrics, and recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders.
Provide technical support and leadership for network modernization and data center consolidation initiatives, helping to develop implementation approaches and ensuring assigned activities meet established technical, budgetary, and schedule requirements.
Evaluate emerging network technologies and provide recommendations regarding solutions that may improve data center efficiency, scalability, availability, and cybersecurity posture.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and work direction to network engineers and technicians, assisting with complex technical issues and supporting professional development.
Assist leadership with resource planning, work schedules, and personnel coverage to support operational and mission requirements.
Support the evaluation of resumes and technical qualifications for network engineering vacancies and participate in candidate interviews as a technical subject matter expert, as needed.
Provide input to leadership regarding the performance and development of assigned personnel, including periodic feedback and assessments against established employee goals and corporate guidelines, as needed.
Review and approve timesheets for assigned personnel in accordance with corporate standards and established procedures, as needed.
Provide after-hours or on-call technical support as required for critical outages, service interruptions, and other mission-impacting events.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data center network architectures with a focus on scalability, redundancy, and security.
Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus, and Catalyst platforms, including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, HSRP, SNMP, and multicast protocols.
Proficiency with network monitoring and ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and NetBox.
In-depth knowledge of network security principles, including firewall rules, ACLs, VPNs, and secure remote access.
Familiarity with network asset lifecycle management, capacity planning, and hardware procurement processes.
Experience leading teams and managing performance under shifting operational priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership and government stakeholders.
Relevant experience meeting an applicable education and experience pathway listed in the equivalency section.
ship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
CCNP or CCIE certification.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience.
Additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Certifications

DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAT Level II certification requirements, with one of Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, or SSCP, along with a valid Computing Environment (CE) certification.

Required Security Clearance

Active Top Secret/SCI
Top Secret/SCI; TS/SCI with Poly required for Position or TS/SCI and willingness to get a poly.

Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation

Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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