Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, D.C
Category: Network Engineer - Secret
Travel Required: No
Remote Type: No
Clearance: Secret
Shift / Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 18:00 (Core Shift) | On-Call / Operational Standby Rotation
Position Overview
The Senior Network Engineer delivers mission-critical network engineering, infrastructure administration, and cyber security hardening across unclassified (NIPR) and classified (SIPR) enterprise environments. Operating within a high-tempo defense architecture, this role ensures maximum network availability, rapid fault isolation, and strict alignment with Department of War (DoW) directives and operational security mandates.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary alternate to the Team Lead; assume operational control of shift workflows, task allocation, and daily priorities in the Team Lead's absence
- Maintain continuous operational surveillance of enterprise network infrastructure and transport systems to identify real-time alerts, hardware alarms, and traffic anomalies.
- Triage, isolate, and remediate Layer 1 through Layer 3 network incidents using established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and automated network scripts.
- Escalate complex, cross-domain, or multi-system outages to senior leadership and advanced engineering teams with comprehensive troubleshooting logs.
- Provision, deploy, configure, and optimize enterprise-class routers, multilayer switches, and associated network appliances to ensure performance and redundancy.
- Execute operating system upgrades (Cisco IOS/IOS-XE) and firmware refreshes across the fleet.
- Liaise directly with external telecommunications carriers and hardware vendors to troubleshoot circuit degradations, resolve carrier outages, and conduct loopback testing.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) strictly adhering to command-directed change management processes.
- Enforce DoW and local command cybersecurity directives by applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and remediating IAVM/patching vulnerabilities.Program, maintain, and manage Type-1 Inline Network Encryptors (INE) (e.g., TACLANE) at network Points of Presence (PoPs) using GEM-X or adjacent DoD element management suites.
- Strictly adhere to and maintain DoD Communications Security (COMSEC) material handling, accountability, and two-person integrity protocols.
- Lead technical execution for site modernization initiatives, lifecycle tech refreshes, and special engineering projects.
- Participate in unit on-call rotation schedules to provide rapid surge support for critical operational outages.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related STEM field with 5+ years of progressive network engineering experience; OR
- Equivalent combination of formal military technical training, specialized certifications, and practical experience in lieu of a degree.
- Three years additional applicable experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Must hold and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
- Must meet DoD 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certification requirements:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) .
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- OptionalExpert-level proficiency configuring and troubleshooting
- Virtual LANs (VLANs), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Port Security, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP), 802.1Q trunking, and L2/L3 etherchannels.
- Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, and diagnosing dynamic routing protocols, specifically EIGRP, OSPF, and ISIS.
- Demonstrated success troubleshooting physical (Layer 1) and data link (Layer 2) transport fabrics across both unclassified and classified enclaves.
- Hands-on experience configuring, keying, and administering KG-17XX series encryptors, HAIPE devices, and GEM-X management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct hands-on administration of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for 802.1X network access control and policy enforcement.
- Experience deploying and managing software-defined infrastructure using Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center).
- Prior operational familiarity with Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR), or unified Air Force communications architectures.
- Experience delivering enterprise IT and communications support within high-security National Capital Region (NCR) campuses, such as The Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).
Minimum/General Experience:
- Five years' experience analyzing, identifying, and resolving complex network hardware, circuit, and transmission logic problems.
- Experienced in the design, installation and acceptance testing of complex high-speed networks.
- Applies the principles of assessing and analyzing network transmission application to resolve reported malfunctions.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Under minimum supervision designs and coordinates the installation and acceptance testing of the system network.
- Monitors network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options.
- Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network; performs cost/benefit studies of network configurations and recommends enhancements; directs acquisition, installation, and testing of network hardware; advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations; and isolates, resolves, or circumvents network problems.
Who We Are
Sunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. Our operations are anchored in a commitment to trust, accountability, and ethical transparency, ensuring the high-performance outcomes necessary to protect our country's most vital interests.
Culture
Our strength lies in our community: Our team prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and encourages open communication. At Sunayu, we don't just secure the mission-we grow together.
Career Development
We support and encourage our team members to continue their professional growth by providing company-reimbursed training and continuing education of up to $5,000 per year. We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences.
Pay Rate
Salary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits
- 3 Medical Plan Options
- Dental and Vision
- FSA, DCFSA, HSA
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Federal holidays
- 401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunayu, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
