Sr Network Specialist

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Sr Network Specialist

K  seeks an Sr Network Specialist to provide technical guidance and direction for transport network design and engineering, network routing protocols, and advanced virtual networking technologies for missions to support operations.

• Design and define system architecture for new or existing systems, particularly for data transfers, cross domain solutions, and workload integrations.
• Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud integration with multiple public cloud service providers.
• Support current systems and manage complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation.
• Apply proven communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills to help identify and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT system investments.
• Assist in the planning for large‑scale projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.
• Support implementation, configuration, operations and maintenance of multiple systems.

• Location:
  
  On‑site, JBAB and Lorton, VA
• Travel Requirements: 0‑25%
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Master’s Degree
• 7 years of IT experience with a focus on architecture design, development or infrastructure.
• 7 years of relevant DoD/IC or industry work experience with no less than 2 years in an SAP and/or SCI environment, with at least one year of that total being within the past 5 years.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms and architectures.
• Familiarity with integration patterns and technologies (e.g., APIs, microservices, message queues, cross domain solutions).
• Strong organizational, documentation, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing presentation materials for leadership audiences.

40 hours

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Salary compensation is $160,000-$172,000K.

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let’s shape the future together.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.