Network Designer

Team Lead & Principal Technical Recruiter - Engineering Division

Position: Network Designer

Location: On-site (U.S.)

Employment Type: Full Time

Active Secret Clearance is required for this position

We are seeking an experienced Network Designer to support a variety of enterprise-level technology initiatives. This role involves collaborating closely with IT leadership and internal stakeholders to design, implement, and maintain communication and network systems that support organizational goals.

• Lead the identification, analysis, and documentation of requirements for LAN technologies and services (wireless, data, voice, video, cabling).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including transport, WAN/MAN, structured cabling, and project management—using an agile-inspired approach.
• Manage work intake processes, backlog oversight, and request execution in coordination with IT leaders and project owners.
• Develop and document network designs that meet architectural and security standards.
• Prepare and oversee installation of complex implementation packages.
• Provide Level 3 incident/problem support, including proactive maintenance and troubleshooting using network monitoring tools.
• Support research and evaluation of new components and technologies.
• Lead implementation planning for multi-technology initiatives using standard project management methodologies.
• Apply strong critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.

• 3+ years of experience with Cisco routers, switches, and IOS.
• 3+ years of LAN/WAN design, implementation, and troubleshooting experience.
• 3+ years working with Splunk/Syslog and log forwarding.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 networking, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, multicast, QoS, DHCP, and NTP.
• Experience creating Bills of Materials for project requirements.
• Ability to support after-hours change windows and participate in on-call rotations (including weekends).
• 5+ years of related professional experience (preferred).
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance (preferred).
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP (preferred).
• Experience with IPSEC, GRE tunnels, Zero Trust, and DoD security/compliance standards (preferred).
• Familiarity with SIPR/SDREN/DREN environments (preferred).
• Experience with Type 1 encryptors, VRFs, and network segmentation (preferred).

• U.S. persons only (due to export compliance requirements).
• Ability to work on-site.
• Must hold an active U.S. Security Clearance or have held one within the past 24 months.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Staffing and Recruiting

Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.