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Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES The Network Engineer is expected to be able to accomplish the following: * Lead the design and planning of complex network communication systems, producing detailed schematics and architectural documentation to support enterprise wide modernization initiatives. * Develop future - state network strategies that account for capacity planning, mission growth, emerging technologies, and DIA operational requirements. * Conduct in depth cost/benefit analyses for hardware and software solutions, evaluating performance, lifecycle requirements, and long term operational impacts. * E valuate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capability, resilience, and efficiency. * Lead the testing of network designs including performance validation, interoperability testing, and engineering risk assessments. * Serve as a senior technical authority for approving significant network changes and modernization efforts. * Monitor and validate network hardware configurations to ensure alignment with operational baselines and mission requirements. * Optimize network performance, availability, redundancy, and security across LAN, WAN, MAN, and secure network enclaves. * Plan and oversee network enhancements, upgrades, and lifecycle replacements with minimal mission disruption. * Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities. * Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and system documentation in support of operational and programmatic decision making . * Maintain broad technical expertise across network systems, including routers, firewalls, multiplexers, bridges, gateways, and associated network hardware and interconnections. * Support secure integration efforts across multiple vendors, platforms, and classified technology stacks. * May be assigned responsibility for managing systems administration functions and associated technical staff. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development, skill enhancement, and knowledge growth. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance * BS, 8-10 years of relevant experience; MS, 6-8 years; PhD, 3-5 years * One or more of the following DoD 8570 c ertifications : * ComTIA Security+ * CompTIA CySA + * GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) * CND * One or more advanced vendor certifications: * Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Data Center * Juniper JNCIP * Demonstrated mastery in network engineering within secure or classified government environments. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Cisco CCIE (Enterprise or Security) * AWS Advanced Networking - Specialty * Azure Network Engineer Associate * Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) * CISSP Overview We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency's Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Network Engineer designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. This position requires an experienced engineer capable of designing, implementing, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise network architectures for a mission critical intelligence environment. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us a t www.TekSynap.com . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Location: Denver, CO * Type of environment: Varies * Noise level: Low * Work schedule: Non-standard shift * Amount of Travel: 20% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE * U.S. Citizenship * Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance OTHER INFORMATION Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. WAGE INFORMATION Target salary range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. 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