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Job Description Job Description Description: Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors. Job Overview: Nemean Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer / FISMA Compliance Support professional to support the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). The primary focus of this position is hands-on ownership of PCLOB's enterprise network environment and the network/security engineering responsibilities. The engineer will independently operate, maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve Cisco network and unified communications services. As a secondary responsibility, the position will support the FISMA readiness and continuous compliance activities, including NIST SP 800-53 control documentation, POA&M management, technical evidence, remediation, and Xacta 360 administration. The ideal candidate is first and foremost a senior network engineer who also understands federal FISMA/RMF compliance and can translate network configurations and remediation actions into auditable security-control evidence. Support Hours: Applicant shall be available during core work hours as established the Government customer. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Enterprise Network Operations and Cisco Engineering - Primary Responsibility Serve as the primary technical owner for PCLOB enterprise network operations and maintenance, ensuring the continuous availability, performance, security, and reliability of production network services. Design, configure, administer, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, including VLANs, subnetting, ACLs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, IP addressing, and related network services. Independently resolve complex production incidents involving routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, connectivity, name resolution, and IP services; perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions. Plan, implement, operate, and maintain network-security technologies and services, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, secure remote access, vulnerability remediation, network monitoring, and security policy enforcement. Develop and execute network technology project plans, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)/Call Manager and enterprise VoIP capabilities, SIP, QoS, voice VLANs, voice gateways, and wireless/network modernization activities. Maintain highly available network services and support integrations with Windows Server, Hyper-V, Linux, server virtualization, Active Directory/identity and access services, Citrix, and related enterprise infrastructure. Maintain accurate physical/logical network diagrams, device inventories, configurations, change records, operating procedures, and troubleshooting documentation. Security Architecture and Engineering - Primary/Shared Responsibility Assess network and security architecture, identify gaps in the security stack, and develop practical roadmaps and implementation plans that improve capability, tune existing tools, reduce unnecessary overlap, and maintain reliable operations. Review IT security policies with PCLOB OCIO and provide technical solutions for enforcement through network/security architecture, configuration, access controls, monitoring, and engineering changes. Collaborate with PCLOB OCIO, system, cloud, cybersecurity, and security-operations personnel on security-engineering deployments and integrated projects; define milestones, completion dates, resource needs, testing, dependencies, and coordination requirements. Provide weekly project updates when requested, identify concerns that could affect milestones or completion dates, and drive assigned network/security engineering actions to closure. Provide Security Engineering SME reviews, technical analyses, recommendations, and decision-ready write-ups on an ad hoc basis; support security administrator questions and technical remediation activities. FISMA, NIST, and Xacta 360 Compliance Support - Secondary Responsibility Support Task 3 FISMA readiness and continuous compliance activities by applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 requirements to network/security controls, technical configurations, evidence, findings, and remediation. Use and maintain Xacta 360 to support security-control tracking, control implementation documentation, assessments, evidence repositories, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), remediation milestones, technical validation, and ongoing compliance status. Support recurring SSP updates, control inheritance, annual FISMA pre-assessment preparation, baseline compliance evidence, annual submission data/metrics, corrective-action planning, and audit/assessment readiness; ensure network-related artifacts accurately reflect the production environment. Review STIG, vulnerability, configuration, and compliance findings; validate technical impact, implement or coordinate corrective actions, document closure evidence, and support compliance briefings, assessor requests, ATO/accreditation activities, and leadership reporting. Program Support and Customer Engagement Coordinate directly with PCLOB OCIO leadership, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to clarify network and security requirements, communicate technical risk, and drive assigned actions to closure. Prepare concise network analyses, implementation plans, status updates, risk summaries, and decision-ready technical recommendations for Government and Nemean leadership. Participate in change-management reviews, technical exchanges, audit/assessment activities, incident-response exercises, and recurring status meetings as required. Maintain project milestones, risks, dependencies, action items, completion dates, and documentation for assigned network, security-engineering, and FISMA-support activities. Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Requirements: Minimum Requirements/Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related technical field, plus strong technical documentation, communication, organization, and customer-engagement skills. Seven or more years of hands-on enterprise network/security administration and engineering experience, including network design, installation, operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, and performance optimization. Three or more years of federal FISMA/RMF security-control validation and compliance experience, including NIST SP 800-53 controls, SSPs, POA&Ms, continuous monitoring, technical control evidence, vulnerability/configuration findings, remediation, annual assessment readiness, and hands-on Xacta/Xacta 360 experience. Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. CCNP is strongly preferred. Must have experience administering Cisco CUCM/Call Manager and enterprise VoIP technologies, including SIP, QoS, voice VLANs, and voice gateways. Demonstrated ability to independently own enterprise network operations and complex Cisco routing, switching, VLAN, firewall, VPN, DNS/DHCP, IP addressing, network monitoring, and connectivity troubleshooting in a production environment. Hands-on experience configuring, administering, and maintaining firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, ACLs, secure remote-access solutions, network security devices, and vulnerability remediation. Hands-on experience with Windows operating systems, Windows Server/Hyper-V, and Linux, with the ability to support network dependencies across virtualized and identity/access environments. Security Requirement: An active TS / SCI security clearance. Preferred Requirements: CompTIA Network+ and/or Security+ certification. Advanced hands-on experience with Xacta 360 supporting authorization packages, control inheritance, assessments, POA&Ms, evidence management, remediation, and ongoing FISMA compliance. Certification in IT audit, internal controls, cybersecurity compliance, or a related field. Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE/NAC/802.1X, Active Directory/identity services, Citrix, NetScaler, Nutanix, Azure/cloud networking, next-generation firewalls, or related enterprise network/security technologies. Experience supporting STIG compliance, ATO/accreditation activities, independent assessments, secure federal enterprise environments, and configuration/change -management processes. The pay range listed represents a good-faith estimate, in accordance with pay transparency requirements, and may vary depending on the candidate's experience, education, and other job-related factors. 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Job Description Job Description The Bowen Group, a GTSC company, seeks a skilled Network Engineer to design, build, maintain, and sustain classified network infrastructure supporting enterprise IT operations across three geographically dispersed government sites, including two SCIF facilities serving TS/SCI users. Location: Washington, DC metro area, with travel to program locations. Security Clearance : Current Top Secret with SCI-eligibility and Special Access Programs (SAP) eligibility. Travel: 25-50% travel to support activities across multiple program locations. Certifications : CCNA or CCNP or Security+ Salary Range : $145,000-165,000. Mission This individual will work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure connectivity across multiple locations. Qualifications 5+ years of network engineering experience, including in classified environments. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Working knowledge of routing, switching, and network security fundamentals. Relevant certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, Security+). Familiarity with ICD 705 physical security standards for SCIF design and accreditation. Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) per NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53 for system security authorization. Nice to Have: Experience supporting cross-domain or multi-level security network solutions. Experience deploying networks in newly constructed or renovated facilities. Demonstrated experience leading or supporting large, geographically dispersed teams. Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) facilities, systems, or environments. Primary duties include: Design, implement, configure, test, maintain, and sustain enterprise network infrastructure and services across all sites. Develop logical and physical network designs based on performance, availability, security, and operational requirements. Engineer resilient connectivity across sites, datacenters, cloud, wide-area networks, and other distributed environments. Apply sound principles for addressing segmentation, routing, switching, traffic management, and access control. Monitor network health, capacity, latency, availability, and utilization. Troubleshoot complex network issues using structured analysis, packet-level inspection, telemetry, logs, and performance data. Establish redundancy, failover, fault isolation, and recovery mechanisms. Integrate network security controls consistent with zero-trust and defense-in-depth principles. Develop repeatable configurations, validation procedures, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices. Maintain accurate diagrams, configurations, interface definitions, operating procedures, and change records. Participate in change management, incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action planning. Collaborate with systems, network, cybersecurity, and operations teams. Evaluate technologies based on standards compliance, interoperability, lifecycle cost, supportability, and mission suitability. Design and implement network automation that standardizes configuration, testing, deployment, monitoring, and compliance while reducing human error and accelerating the delivery of reliable network services. Support design and integration of video teleconferencing (VTC) and conference room AV capability across all program sites, including classified and unclassified variants. Support network and security operations center (NOC/SOC) functions, including monitoring tools, coverage models, and 24x7 support where required. FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS Network models, packet flow, encapsulation, and protocol behavior. IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, name resolution, and address-management principles. Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, routing, switching, and segmentation. Transport protocols, application traffic patterns, and quality-of-service principles. Network security, encryption, access control, secure remote access, and traffic inspection. Wide-area, datacenter, cloud, and software-defined networking concepts. High availability, redundancy, load distribution, and failure-domain design. Network monitoring, telemetry, logging, packet analysis, and performance engineering. Scripting, automation, version control, and configuration-management fundamentals. Structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. TS/SCI clearance and SAP eligibility are required for this position . Only applicants with a current security clearance will be considered. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Special Access Program (SAP) Eligibility: Candidates must successfully complete security screening related to foreign contacts, foreign interests, foreign travel, personal conduct, and financial responsibility as part of the SAP access determination process. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full-time Employees to include the following: Health, dental, vision insurance. Generous paid vacation and holiday leave. Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent). 401(k) with employer match. Life insurance. Short-term and long-term disability. Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities. The Bowen Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. The Bowen Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by contacting us at Note: This accessibility is intended for individuals requiring accommodations and should not be used to check on the status of your application. Inquiries not specific to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. 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Job Description Job Description JOB TITLE: Manager, IP Network Services DIVISION: Buckeye Broadband DEPARTMENT: IP Services JOB SUMMARY: The Manager, IP Network Services, is responsible for the high-level success and overall day-to-day performance of the IP Network team. The Manager, IP Network Services is expected to understand the existing technical architecture, plus the overall technical vision for the IP-Data Network, and use it in overseeing the creation of executable plans and manageable timelines for each budget year. The Manager, IP Network Services, ensures projects and priorities align with the expectations of the relevant business units, maintains regular communication with project stakeholders, and ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. The Manager, IP Network Services coordinates activities for the IP Service department and manages operational events and outages. The Manager, IP Network Services reports directly to the Director, IP Services. Direct reports to the Manager, IP Network Services are: IP Network Services Engineer - I & II IP Operations Engineer - I & II The Manager, IP Network Services Interfaces with the following Key personnel: Buckeye Broadband Management team & staff, MaxxSouth management team & staff, Telesystem management team & staff, Equipment & Software vendors, and Large Enterprise Customers. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Manager, IP Network Services is accountable for the following functions for the business units served by Buckeye Broadband: Oversees the work of the IP Network Services team to ensure strict adherence to departmental standards for planned or unplanned project deliverables, project documentation, and project timelines based on existing priorities. Manages all IP Network Services project activity, allocates time, resources, and ensures that projects are completed on time and on budget. Manages both internal and external communication on all IP Network Services projects and ensures that all stakeholders are kept up to date on project status. Oversee schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority and skill sets of personnel. Manage escalations into the IP Network Services team from other departments or divisions. Manages communication with various vendors/ manufacturers to ensure proper requisition of materials and supplies in support of planned projects. Monitors daily/weekly project KPI's and reports pertaining to active projects, resource allocations, and project timelines-this data is then used to maintain an understanding of where all projects stand with respect to planned completion. Communicates and ensures compliance with corporate, departmental or work policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with senior management. Manages the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of new employees for the IP Network team. Acquires and maintains a high-level, yet working knowledge of all equipment, systems, and software proposed or implemented by the department. Ensures that technical development for the IP Network Services team is aligned with departmental objectives and with industry standards. Participates in management on-call to give direction and provide input for the on-call engineer during outages or events. Handles executive escalations. Identifies gaps in employee skill sets and works to develop employees using both internal and external resources. Assist in building the Capital budget plan based on Business Unit direction, capacity growth & operational requirements, and departmental needs as part of the yearly budgeting process. Works with Lab R&D leadership to track lab activities relevant to IP Network Services projects and ensure alignment on priorities. Collaborates with HR, OD Specialist, and direct reports to develop and update an Individual Development Plan for continual improvement and personal accountability. Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Behaves ethically and influences to do the same. Consistently follows policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. Establishes self as a credible and trustworthy source for employees. Establishes vertical and horizontal relationships to achieve work activities. Follows and enforces the Company's policies and procedures, including the EEO guidelines and safety, at all times. Performs any miscellaneous duties as needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience Associates degree from an accredited university with a major in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or other related technical degree and Five (5+) Years of related network and system design experience OR Seven (7+) years related network and system design experience - Required Demonstrable Project Management and group communication experience - Required Working understanding of the design and implementation of Service Provider network models and concepts - Required Working understanding of Service Provider routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP, EVPN, STP, etc.) - Required Working understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing - Required Advanced understanding and practical experience in leveraging Project Management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) - Required Working understanding of IP Network security concepts including Firewalls, NAT implementations, and VPN based technologies - Required Working understanding of carrier grade equipment and application of: DWDM Muxes, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, etc. - Required Advanced understanding of the Atlassian software suite (Confluence, JIRA, Service Desk, Etc.) - Highly Preferred Working understanding of Automation & Orchestration concepts and implementations - Required Working understanding of Service Provider/ MSO access technologies (CMTS, GPON, Active Ethernet, Etc.) and associated provisioning systems - Required Core Competencies: Agile - Embraces change, adaptable and flexible, and sense of urgency. Innovative - Uses critical thinking, creativity, continuous learning, and challenges the status quo. Customer Focused - External/Internal, creates the exceptional customer experience, demonstrates a sales and service mentality. Collaborative - Teamwork, proactive knowledge sharing, constructive conflict. Accountable - See it, Own it, Solve it, Do it hold each other accountable. Job Specific Competencies: Develop Employees - Coach, empower, engage, mentor, and teach. Deliver Results - Strategic planning and execution, makes decisions in the best interest of the Company, knows and responds to the business climate, and manages ambiguity. Displays Leadership - Role model, communicates vision, possesses emotional maturity, manages risks, resiliency, and business acumen. Displays Technical Expertise - Keeps technical skills current, effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks, understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with job, and shares technical expertise with others. Skills: Demonstrates effective project and planning skills. Demonstrates ability to conduct large-audience presentations. Demonstrated ability to present complex solutions. Demonstrated ability to execute Structured Project Management. Demonstrated ability to bring projects/assignments to completion within required time frames. Other Requirements: Background record that meets Company standards. Reliable means of transportation at all times. Strictly maintains confidentiality of financial and/or other information acquired in the course of work discloses only when authorized unless legally obligated to do so. Valid driver's license and driving record that meets company standards at all times. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Walking, kneeling, standing, stooping, sitting, driving, hearing, talking, vision (close, distant, color, depth perception, adjust focus), and use of hands and fingers. Light lifting of 50 lbs. is occasionally needed. WORKING CONDITIONS The Manager, IP Network Services is a full time, exempt position. The regular work hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. These hours may vary to accommodate the needs of the department. The Manager, IP Network Services reports to the Director, IP Services. The Manager, IP Network Services works in an automated business office environment with business office equipment including telephones, personal computers, copy machines, and FAX equipment. The Manager, IP Network Services is required to drive on the job as needed and is subject to regular MVR checks. He/she must maintain a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record the meets Company standards for an insurable driver at all times. Any time these conditions are not met, he/she must not drive on the job and must immediately report it to their Manager. The Company is a drug-free workplace. All employees are required to adhere to the Company's drug-free workplace programs and policies. Pre-employment testing is mandatory along with random testing throughout continued employment click apply for full job details

Job Description Job Description Who we are: Walsingham partners with the government to provide the highest-quality, most responsive support possible for our warfighters in peaceful and hostile environments across the globe. We provide comprehensive service capabilities in operations and maintenance; energy and fuel management; infrastructure and logistics; training solutions; and intelligence support. With demonstrated experience supporting contracts within and outside of the United States, Walsingham brings a unique blend of worldwide logistics, broad operational staffing, and the expertise to manage government-owned contractor-operated facilities. Job Description : Senior Network and Systems Manager Time Type: Full time Position Summary: The Senior Network and Systems Manager is responsible for the administration, operation, maintenance, security, and enhancement of classified and unclassified information technology systems supporting mission requirements within the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) J8-S environment. This position serves as the primary technical authority for network and systems administration, information assurance, cybersecurity compliance, configuration management, and end-user support. Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to : The Senior Network and Systems Manager ensures the availability, integrity, and security of Local Area Networks (LANs), servers, workstations, applications, and associated infrastructure while maintaining compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and USSOCOM cybersecurity requirements. Serve as the Baseline and Privileged User Certified Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II professional in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, DoD Instruction 8140.01, USSOCOM Manual 380-3, and applicable SIE operational directives. Administer, maintain, secure, and enhance classified and standalone Secret Local Area Networks (LANs). Manage and operate J8-S automated data processing systems and ensure implementation of access controls and network security measures. Configure, administer, and maintain network servers, storage systems, user accounts, permissions, backup solutions, and recovery processes. Install, configure, and maintain server and workstation operating systems, software applications, security updates, patches, and version upgrades. Maintain network certification and accreditation requirements, ensuring continued compliance with applicable cybersecurity policies and standards. Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements and other Information Assurance controls. Support Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements and ensure all accreditation documentation remains current and compliant. Monitor system performance, analyze utilization trends, and implement improvements to maximize efficiency and reliability. Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and security-related issues while maintaining a minimum of 95% network availability during duty hours. Manage user accounts, data integrity, password resets, account unlocks, and help desk support activities. Maintain software licensing records, equipment inventories, maintenance agreements, and lifecycle management documentation. Assist in the development and design of audio-visual and technology solutions supporting organizational mission requirements. Support USSOCOM acquisition, lifecycle management, configuration management, and five-year technology planning initiatives. Integrate data sources and support application development efforts, including migration to and operation within cloud-based environments. Ensure all network and information systems are maintained in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies and DISA security standards. Support activities required to maintain accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) for J8-S networks, systems, and applications. Requirements: Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the design, administration, maintenance, and support of enterprise network environments, including Servers, Thick and thin client systems, Network-attached storage devices, Network infrastructure hardware, and Cybersecurity and information assurance controls Minimum of three (3) years of experience administering military Local Area Networks (LANs). Experience may be concurrent with the required seven years of network administration experience. Minimum of three (3) years of experience integrating data sources, supporting application development, and/or implementing migration efforts within cloud computing environments. Experience may be concurrent with the required seven years of network administration experience. Baseline and Privileged User Certified Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certification at time of hire. Ability to obtain IAT Level II certification within six (6) months of employment. Demonstrated knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Strong experience in systems administration, network engineering, information assurance, and enterprise IT operations. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and customer support skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining operational readiness and system security. Security Requirements Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance at the time of hire. Must be eligible for upgrade to a Top Secret clearance within four (4) months of employment. Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Must be eligible for Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) read-on. Additional Information This job description is intended to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of the Senior Network and Systems Manager role. It is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all tasks or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO statement Walsingham Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Job Description Job Description Senior Network Engineer Location: Washington, DC (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 annually MUST HAVE Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility Required PLEASE - DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HOLD AN ACTIVE TOP-SECRET CLEARANCE Who We Are RCG is a fast-growing federal contracting firm proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years . We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. At RCG, we deliver technology and mission support services that help government agencies succeed. The Opportunity RCG is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations, architecture, modernization, and troubleshooting for a large federal agency in Washington, DC. This is not a general IT support role, nor is it a paper-only architecture position. We are seeking a senior engineer who can independently own complex network issues, review and validate proposed changes, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership across routing, switching, WAN, firewall, secure transport, and classified network operations. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable troubleshooting a production outage, reviewing a proposed network design, validating a firewall change, documenting an implementation plan, or leading a maintenance-window activity. What You'll Do Provide senior technical leadership for enterprise network operations, including routing, switching, firewalls, WAN transport, secure communications, and supporting infrastructure. Troubleshoot complex network issues across Layer 1 through Layer 7, including routing, switching, firewall policy, encrypted transport, and application/service connectivity. Design, review, implement, and validate network changes involving routing, switching, firewall policies, secure transport, and modernization initiatives. Support VOSIP, VTC, CUCM, and collaboration services, including network path validation, QoS considerations, multicast behavior, and secure communications requirements. Participate in network architecture reviews, modernization efforts, and major infrastructure upgrades. Lead maintenance-window activities, including implementation planning, rollback procedures, validation testing, and post-change reviews. Develop and maintain network diagrams, as-built documentation, implementation plans, validation procedures, and operational runbooks. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues using enterprise monitoring and diagnostic tools. Collaborate with government stakeholders, security teams, ISSOs, vendors, and technical SMEs to support operations, compliance, and modernization efforts. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on troubleshooting, packet flow analysis, change management, and operational best practices. Requirements What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise, federal, DoD, or similarly complex environments. Active CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or equivalent advanced networking certification. Strong experience with Cisco routing and switching, enterprise LAN/WAN environments, routing protocols, high-availability technologies, and multi-site network troubleshooting. Experience troubleshooting routed, switched, firewalled, and encrypted transport environments. Experience supporting enterprise voice, video, and collaboration services. Experience with change control, maintenance planning, configuration review, rollback procedures, and post-change validation. Experience creating technical documentation, network diagrams, implementation plans, and operational procedures. Experience supporting Cisco, Dell, Palo Alto, Juniper, or other enterprise networking platforms. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and mentor less-experienced engineers. Preferred Qualifications Cisco CCIE, Cisco Specialist certifications, or other advanced networking certifications. Experience supporting classified, Red/Black, TACLANE, HAIPE, or encrypted transport environments. Experience with GRE, IPsec, secure WAN transport, multicast, and collaboration services. Experience with Cisco ASA, Firepower, Cisco Nexus, and datacenter networking technologies. Experience with SolarWinds, Wireshark, packet analysis, and enterprise monitoring tools. Familiarity with cloud integration, network automation, and federal accreditation processes. What Success Looks Like Independently manages complex network operations, troubleshooting, and engineering initiatives with minimal oversight. Balances technical expertise with sound judgment, ensuring production stability and minimizing operational risk. Produces accurate documentation, validates changes thoroughly, and follows established change management processes. Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and communication throughout project and operational activities. Mentors and develops junior engineers while contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Actively supports network modernization efforts and helps drive operational efficiencies across the enterprise. Work Environment 100% on-site in Washington, DC. Occasional after-hours support may be required for maintenance windows and operational activities. Must be willing to perform hands-on troubleshooting and physical connectivity validation when necessary. Please Note Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all customer onboarding requirements. This position supports mission-critical federal operations and requires adherence to established change control and operational procedures. Why You'll Love Working Here Proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work . Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Work alongside highly skilled engineers supporting critical national security missions. Contribute to modernization efforts that directly impact federal operations and mission success. Equal Employment Opportunity RCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources

Job Description Job Description Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. OVERVIEW Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Albuquerque, NM (Travel: Up to 30% within continental United States) As a skilled Systems Engineer you will support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced mission payload hardware and software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space-rated/qualified cryptographic and communications hardware and software, and integration with other subsystems, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth background on cryptographic and communication subsystems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art IC, DoD, commercial and legacy space vehicle systems, requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex projects Leads or supports technical programs, projects, or tasks whose technical complexity requires engineering oversight Ensures completion of tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans Ensure the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards or metrics and assesses such deliverables to ensure that the final deliverables will meet the warfighting purpose for which they are intended Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other engineering assignments in conformance with the design, engineering, and customer specifications Responsible for the overall technical/engineering portions of major projects or programs Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure system engineering communities support delivery milestones Tracks and advises design trades and associated cost, schedule, and technical impacts to requirements Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues Consults with client to define need or problem Supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy-oral and written Other duties as required KEY QUALIFICATIONS Clearance: TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI Poly Education and Years of Experience: Relevant MA/MS/ME Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and a minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience. (No less than two (2) year's total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) Skilled in development and fielding cryptographic and satellite communication systems Understanding of space operational environment and corresponding mission user needs Knowledge of space mission payload engineering, development, and manufacturing Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP/RSV and/or SCI Experience as System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office Experience with rapid prototyping Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems Fluency with IC organizations There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility Aether Aerospace allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings. Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.