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Executive Network Engineer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Network Engineer III

Springfield, VA · On-site

$14K - $145K/mo

Network Engineer III Responsibilities Include: * Focus will be on Requirements Analysis ... executive management * Interpersonal skills, to help negotiate priorities * Understanding of how to ...

Sr. Network Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Overview Senior Network Engineer LOCATION: Columbia, MD (Onsite) JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE ... Experience briefing Executive Leadership * Prior experience supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS ...

Sr. Network Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Overview Senior Network Engineer LOCATION: Columbia, MD (Onsite) JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE ... Experience briefing Executive Leadership * Prior experience supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS ...

Senior Network Engineer

Springfield, VA · Hybrid

$102K - $138K/yr

Engineering Design, Network Design, Network Monitoring Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years ... Producing formal documentation of recommendations for executive briefings. * Ensuring ...

Sr Network Engineer

Springfield, VA · Hybrid

$96K - $130K/yr

Producing formal documentation of recommendations for executive briefings. * Ensuring ... The Senior Network Engineer must have: * Education: Bachelor's Degree. An additional 4 years of ...

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How much do executive network engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive network engineer in Washington is $120,293.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,600.00 and $152,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Network Engineer vs Network Engineer?

AspectExecutive Network EngineerNetwork Engineer
CertificationsCCNP, CCIE, CISSPCCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentSenior-level, strategic planning, leadership rolesOperational, technical tasks, network setup and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageCorporate, enterprise, government sectorsIT firms, service providers, corporate networks

Executive Network Engineers focus on strategic network planning, leadership, and high-level decision-making, often requiring advanced certifications. Network Engineers handle day-to-day network operations, configuration, and troubleshooting. While both roles require technical skills, Executive Network Engineers operate at a higher strategic level within organizations.

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Network Engineer III

Cherokee Federal

Springfield, VA • On-site

$14K - $145K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago


Job description


Network Engineer III
This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance
Cherokee Preting LLC is seeking a mission-focused Network Engineer III to support and contribute to our government customer's success in Springfield, Virginia.
Compensation & Benefits:
$140,00-$145,566
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Network Engineer III Responsibilities Include:
  • Focus will be on Requirements Analysis, Development and Implementation
  • Engineer and implement solutions for Projects based on customer Change Requests
  • Serve as the technical representative for assigned projects.
  • Provide recommendations on newly submitted actions items.
  • Coordinate issues with the appropriate owners/organizations.
  • Provide concurrence on decisions or recommendations by assigned suspense.
  • Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, surveys, site visits, scenarios, business analysis and test/workflow analysis.
  • Write requirement specs according to standard templates.
  • Decompose high-level business and user requirements into functional requirements.
  • Represent requirements using alternative views, such as analysis models (diagrams).
  • Perform requirement analysis and verification, ensuring requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and they conform to standards.
  • Manage requirements traceability information and track requirements status throughout the review process.
  • Identify requirement errors and defects, and write response statements to appropriate owners/organizations.
  • Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives.
  • Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network.
  • Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices
  • Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies.
  • Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Network Engineer III Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
  • Current TS/SCI security clearance with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
  • Minimum of ten (10) years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment
  • Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance
  • Experience with network design, engineering, and implementation (Advanced Level)
  • Experience in creation of network related Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) equipment lists and costing
  • Ability to estimate labor needed to complete planning, engineering, procurement, and installation of complex Enterprise Transport solutions
  • Understanding of DISA and IC standards and processes
  • Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management
  • Interpersonal skills, to help negotiate priorities
  • Understanding of how to practice requirements engineering according to several hardware/software development lifecycles in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of product management concepts and how Enterprise network products are positioned and implemented
  • Proficient is MS Office suite - Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
  • Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed
  • Understanding and experience with the DoW Architecture Framework and other key DoW network architecture and strategic planning instructions
  • Experience with CISCO and Juniper: switches, routers, as well as Cryptographic devices, IPSEC.
  • Experience with Network analysis tools (CISCO Network Analysis Modules, Solar Winds Network Management, OPNET NetOne, HP Network Node Manager, etc.)
  • Experience with CISCO and Juniper firewall/VPN devices
  • Experience with supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, IPSEC, GRE, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc)
  • Experience with BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
  • Experience with one of the following cloud environments a plus; AWS, AZURE
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:
Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Similar searchable job titles:
  • Network Administrator
  • Systems Engineer
  • Network Analyst
  • Network Specialist
  • Network Security Analyst

Keywords:
  • Rough Order Magnitude (ROM)
  • Network Design
  • DoW Architecture Framework
  • Network and Transport Technology
  • CISCO and Juniper

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

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About Cherokee Federal

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Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

Industry

Architectural services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tulsa, OK, US

Year founded

1969

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