Senior Network Engineer
Blackwatch International Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alexandria • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- design, configuration, installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure
- ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing network connectivity
- operate in a supervisory capacity as needed
- coordinate network support activities
- enable seamless connectivity between servers, end-user devices, collaboration platforms, and cloud-based services
- supporting both proactive network optimization and reactive incident resolution
- respond to network-related incidents and service requests
- generate operational reports and documents service activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field required (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, infrastructure support, or enterprise IT environments (or 6+ years with a Master’s degree)
- Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership on major network engineering tasks and mission-critical infrastructure initiatives
- Expert-level knowledge of enterprise network architecture, including LAN, WAN, routing, switching, and wireless technologies
- Advanced experience configuring, installing, and maintaining network devices such as routers, switches, gateways, and firewalls
- Strong experience supporting enterprise services including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory integration, and authentication services
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, high-impact network issues in large-scale enterprise environments
- Experience supporting Voice over IP (VoIP) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems and related infrastructure
- Experience staging, testing, deploying, and validating network equipment, including SOHO and enterprise-grade devices
- Ability to analyze network performance, identify root causes of outages, and implement corrective and preventive solutions
- Experience leading or overseeing junior and mid-level engineers in operational or project-based work
- Strong experience working in IT service management environments using ticketing systems (e.g., SMP, ServiceNow, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to develop technical documentation, network diagrams, reports, and operational procedures
- Experience generating executive-level reports and providing technical recommendations to management
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
- Experience participating in or leading root cause analysis (RCA) for critical network incidents and outages
- Proven ability to work independently while establishing goals, priorities, and technical direction aligned to mission objectives
- Experience working in Agile or cross-functional enterprise IT environments
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance or higher
- Preferred Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Network+, Security+, or equivalent advanced networking certifications
- Experience supporting federal government or highly regulated enterprise environments
- Experience with network monitoring, automation, or performance management tools
- Experience supporting large-scale VTC and collaboration infrastructure in mission-critical environments
Benefits
- dynamic working environment
- multiple opportunities for advancement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
network infrastructure designnetwork configurationnetwork installationnetwork testingnetwork maintenancenetwork troubleshootingenterprise network architectureLANWANrouting
Soft Skills
technical leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationindependent workgoal settingprioritizationstakeholder engagementteam oversightreport generationdocumentation
Certifications
CCNPCCIENetwork+Security+Public Trust clearance