Lead Network Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Network Engineer Lead responsible for leading IT/communications site surveys at US Army sites in Fort Belvoir, VA. Modernizing systems and developing solutions for program requirements.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeFort Belvoir • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,590 - $169,413 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading IT/communications site surveys at US Army sites and modernizing these systems.
Will collect, collate, analyze, and document the technical and supporting information required to: establish the existing conditions; determine areas that require upgrades to meet the requirements as defined by the program; and develop an engineering and implementation solution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field IT, engineering, or technical field.
Additional 4+ years of relevant experience allowed in lieu of degree allowed
10+ years’ experience as a Lead Engineer or leading projects involving the deployment and support of at least 2 of the following information systems/technologies: NIPR SIPR Wi-Fi VMOD McfA ISN AER (Technical Control Facility) DODIN-A
Modern fiberoptic design/testing standards
Must meet the minimum credential requirements for the DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce work role Network Operations Specialist (441) at the advanced level: FIMXE: I need an expert to look at this list and figure out what IAT-III minimums are
B.S. degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
CompTIA SecurityX / CASP+
Cisco CCNA
Cisco CCNP Security
ISC2 CCSP
GIAC GCED, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, or GFACT
Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for SCI
At least 1 of the following advanced networking certifications: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Cisco Certified Design Expert Government-Approved vendor equivalent will be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

network operationsfiber optic designtechnical documentationsystem modernizationinformation systemsWi-FiVMODMcfAISNAER

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementanalytical skillscommunication

Certifications

CompTIA SecurityXCASP+Cisco CCNACisco CCNP SecurityISC2 CCSPGIAC GCEDGIAC GCIAGIAC GCLDGIAC GDSAGIAC GFACT