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Description

Oneida Professional Services is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the Defense Information School (DINFOS) Technology & Logistics Support Services contract at Fort Meade, Maryland. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, security, and optimization of DINFOS network infrastructure supporting academic, administrative, and operational missions.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for managing enterprise network environments, ensuring system availability, supporting cybersecurity initiatives, and implementing network modernization efforts. The Senior Network Engineer will work closely with systems administrators, cybersecurity personnel, service desk staff, and government stakeholders to maintain a secure and reliable network environment.

*This position is contingent on the award of a federal contract

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure supporting DINFOS operations.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), intranet, and extranet environments.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security to ensure reliable operation of mission-critical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network, connectivity, routing, switching, and performance issues.
• Configure, administer, and maintain network devices including routers, switches, wireless access points (WAPs), firewalls, controllers, and related infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and manage VLAN architectures across copper and fiber network environments.
• Support network security initiatives and implement solutions that enhance the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and configuration records.
• Participate in disaster recovery, continuity of operations (COOP), backup, and restoration planning and execution activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for network modernization and infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate with technical teams, vendors, and government personnel to support infrastructure projects and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, network hardware, and enterprise networking concepts.
• Demonstrated experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and network controllers.
• Extensive experience with Cisco networking technologies and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of Cisco routing and switching utilizing multiple VLANs across copper and fiber infrastructures.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, application transport technologies, and network architecture principles.
• Experience supporting network security initiatives and implementing security-focused network solutions.
• Experience with disaster recovery, continuity of operations (COOP), data backup, and restoration activities.
• Experience researching, evaluating, and recommending technology solutions and infrastructure improvements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), or equivalent networking certification.
• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or other cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, military, federal government, or educational organizations.
• Experience with network monitoring, performance management, and security tools.
• Familiarity with cloud networking technologies and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance frameworks and risk management processes.

Security Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance preferred.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Ability to successfully complete all background investigation requirements associated with a Tier 3 (Non-Critical Sensitive) position.
• Experience supporting secure government or Department of Defense network environments is highly desirable.

Benefits (FEDERAL):

• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

About Us:

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers' missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic