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Senior Network Engineer
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What they do
A Network Engineer or Architect designs and builds computer network systems, including software and hardware. Runs program and system tests, solves technical problems and maintains the network system. Designs and analyzes computer network models.
$134,899 / year median in Maryland
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Network Engineer
Skills
- Resource Management
- Enterprise Networks
- High Availability
- Data Link Layer
- LAN
- Lifecycle Management
- Routing Protocols
- Border Gateway Protocol
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- MPLS
- IPsec
- DMVPN
- Management
- Risk Management Framework
- RMF
- Authorization
- Firewall
- Access Control
- ISE
IEEE 802.1X
- Military
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Microsoft Visio
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Network Engineering
- FOCUS
- Cyber Security
- CISSP
- GCIH
- CISA
- Security Clearance
- Routing
- Switches
- Nexus
- Regulatory Compliance
- Hardening
- SCAP
- STIG
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Network
- Cisco Certifications
- Computer Networking
- SD
- WAN
- Cisco
- Amazon Web Services
- Microsoft Azure
- DoD
- Cloud Computing
- Educate
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Resource Management
- Enterprise Networks
- High Availability
- Data Link Layer
- LAN
- Lifecycle Management
- Routing Protocols
- Border Gateway Protocol
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- MPLS
- IPsec
- DMVPN
- Management
- Risk Management Framework
- RMF
- Authorization
- Firewall
- Access Control
- ISE
IEEE 802.1X
- Military
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Microsoft Visio
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Network Engineering
- FOCUS
- Cyber Security
- CISSP
- GCIH
- CISA
- Security Clearance
- Routing
- Switches
- Nexus
- Regulatory Compliance
- Hardening
- SCAP
- STIG
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Network
- Cisco Certifications
- Computer Networking
- SD
- WAN
- Cisco
- Amazon Web Services
- Microsoft Azure
- DoD
- Cloud Computing
- Educate
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Summary Resource Management Concepts, Inc.
(RMC) delivers innovative management and technology solutions to government and commercial clients. We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support Navy clients in the Carderock area of Bethesda, Maryland. This is a 100% on-site position. We are seeking a minimum 12 years of dedicated hands-on experience designing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network architectures within Department of Defense (DoD) mission environments. You will serve as the technical authority for secure routed and switched campus networks, cross-domain enclaves, DISA circuits, and tactical-to-strategic integration, ensuring strict alignment with DISA STIGs and NIST cybersecurity controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, configure, and maintain high-availability Layer 2/3 local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN/CAN) across
RDT&E, NIPR & SIPR.
- Lead the implementation and lifecycle management of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VRFs, MPLS, VXLAN, and IPsec/DMVPN overlays.
- Perform hard security baseline implementation using DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
- Oversee network device accreditation and support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization (A&A) process.
- Administer, troubleshoot, and harden next-generation firewalls and network access control systems (Cisco
ISE / 802.1X
).
- Interface directly with DISA, military leadership, and prime contractors to resolve circuit escalations, ASI (Authorized Service Interruptions), and mission-critical network incidents.
- Mentor mid-level engineers, review engineering change proposals (ECPs), and maintain precise as-built diagrams (Visio) and standard operating procedures. Requirements Required Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 12 years of progressive network engineering experience, with substantial focus within DoD, intelligence, or defense contractor environments.
Cybersecurity Compliance:
Current, unexpired DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CASP+, GCIH, CISA, CCNP Security, CCSP ED).
Security Clearance:
Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance to start.
Technical Breadth:
Deep expertise in enterprise-grade routing/switching platforms (Cisco Catalyst/Nexus).
Compliance & Hardening:
Practical experience using SCAP tools, NessACAS scanning reports, and STIG er to remediate network findings.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (substantial relevant DoD experience may substitute). Preferred Qualifications
- Active Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
- Hands-on experience with software-defined networking (Catalyst Center, SD-WAN, Cisco ACI).
- Working knowledge of cloud transit architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) connecting via DoD Cloud Access Points (CAP) or BCAP.
- Prior experience configuring and maintaining enterprise monitoring platforms.
Benefits At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees. RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. This includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. We also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package. Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $175,000 to $205,000 (annually). Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools ("AI") that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Plans