Director Network Engineering Jobs in Washington, DC

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Clearance Required: TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to provide network engineering support for mission-critical systems in a government environment. This role will support the full network lifecycle, including network design, implementation, configuration, testing, deployment, maintenance, optimization, and upgrades.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience supporting LAN, CAN, and WAN environments, along with the ability to design and maintain secure, high-performing network architectures that support mission operations. This position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with systems engineering, dataflow, COMSEC, and mission teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform network services from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of existing networks.
• Analyze network designs, specifications, system documentation, and related technical materials.
• Provide general LAN, CAN, and WAN administration.
• Schedule and support network conversions, transitions, and cutovers.
• Provide input into the design of organizational network and mission architectures.
• Configure, test, deploy, and maintain network equipment.
• Configure and optimize networks to connect front-end and back-end system components.
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput using design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
• Optimize end-to-end system performance and support dataflow management.
• Design, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain solutions to address network issues.
• Configure and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and accreditation materials.
• Integrate hardware and software in accordance with ISO 9000 requirements and applicable DoD/IC regulations.
• Coordinate with system engineering and dataflow teams to ensure mission operations and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with dataflow organizations, end-customer recipients, follow-on repositories, and tasking organizations to mitigate adverse impacts on system-wide dataflow.
• Implement network solutions supporting server requirements, including load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, traffic shaping, VoIP, GRE tunneling, IPSec, IP encryption, Media over IP, and NAT.
• Gather data needed to specify system, component, performance, and interface requirements.
• Develop algorithms used in modules or incorporated into models associated with the research and development of technologies and systems.
• Report known or suspected COMSEC incidents immediately.
• Inspect received material for evidence of tampering and report any suspected physical security incidents.
• Manage work schedules and direct the work of junior-level engineers.

Required QualificationsExperience

• Twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support is required.
• Experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and upgrading network systems.
• Experience supporting LAN, CAN, and WAN environments.
• Experience configuring and maintaining network equipment and network diagrams.
• Experience supporting network performance optimization, dataflow management, and mission operations.
• Experience working within DoD, IC, or government environments is highly desired.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines:
  • Systems Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Management
  • Related technical discipline

Substitutions:

• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Five (5) additional years of relevant Network Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Technical Skills

• Network Design and Architecture
• LAN/CAN/WAN Administration
• Network Configuration and Deployment
• Network Performance Monitoring
• Dataflow Management
• Load Balancing
• VPNs
• Firewall Contexts
• Traffic Shaping
• Voice over IP (VoIP)
• GRE Tunneling
• IPSec
• IP Encryption
• Media over IP (MoIP)
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Network Diagrams and Accreditation Documentation
• Hardware and Software Integration
• DoD/IC Network Compliance
• COMSEC Incident Awareness and Reporting

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting mission-critical network environments.
• Experience coordinating across systems engineering, dataflow, cybersecurity, and operational teams.
• Experience supporting accreditation activities and technical documentation.
• Experience mentoring or directing junior engineers.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 requirements and DoD/IC regulations.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior-level Network Engineer with deep hands-on experience designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining secure and reliable network infrastructure. This person should be comfortable working in complex government environments, supporting mission operations, optimizing dataflow, and coordinating across multiple technical teams.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally.

Paid Time Off & Schedule Flexibility

• Paid Time Off: PTO accrues at a rate of 13% of hours worked, which equals approximately 6 weeks, or 30 days, per year for a typical full-time employee.
• PTO Carryover: Up to 240 hours of PTO may be carried over from year to year.
• Flexible Schedule: Flexible or alternate work schedules may be available with customer approval.

Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) Contribution: 15% automatic company 401(k) contribution, including 3% safe harbor and 12% profit sharing/company discretionary contribution.
• No Vesting Period: Employees are fully vested immediately.
• Payroll Contributions: Employer 401(k) contributions are deposited every payroll.
• Contribution Options: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) options are available.
• PTO and Retirement Flexibility: Employees may have flexibility to adjust PTO and 401(k) contributions based on personal preferences, with appropriate pay rate offsets.

Health Insurance

• Medical Insurance: Medical insurance is available with a significant company contribution.
• Medical Plan Options: Plans include a CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage Platinum Plan with a $0 deductible and a CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage High Deductible Plan with HSA.
• HSA Contribution: For employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan, the company contributes 1/4 of the deductible to the employee’s HSA quarterly.
• Dental Insurance: CareFirst BlueDental Plus.
• Vision Insurance: CareFirst BlueVision Plus.

Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account: Employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan may contribute additional funds to an HSA up to IRS limits.
• Flexible Spending Account: Medical FSA contribution limit of $3,200 per year.
• Dependent Care FSA: Dependent Care FSA contribution limit of $5,000 per year for married couples filing jointly.

Company-Paid Insurance

• Life Insurance: $50,000 life insurance and $50,000 AD&D coverage, paid by the company.
• Short-Term Disability: Coverage of 60% of pay, up to $1,000 per week, paid by the company.
• Long-Term Disability: Coverage of 60% of pay, up to $6,000 per month, paid by the company.

Professional Development

• Education and Training: Up to $5,000 per any twelve-month period for approved training, courses, books, materials, online courses, college courses, seminars, conferences, travel, and related costs.
• Company Apparel Allowance: $100 per calendar year toward company logo apparel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.