Network Design Engineer Lead

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1811

Job Title: Network Design Engineer Lead

Clearance Level: Active SECRET required to start, TS preferred

Required Certification(s): CCNA or better Cisco cert

Location: Hanover, MD;
McLean, VA;
Fort Belvoir, VA

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Our Agile Defense team, the premier providers of innovative Information Technology (IT) services and communications support to the Department of War and Federal Agencies, is growing. We’re increasing our team to support the US Army. The program delivers end-to-end EFIS&T services—including survey and design through installation, security, and testing. This work spans NIPR and SIPR networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure, and voice modernization across all CONUS Army installations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware / Software Installation Technician to contribute to technical sites surveys for a critical US Military IT modernization program. In this role, you will serve as a technical teammate, responsible for evaluating infrastructure readiness, documenting requirements for network and system upgrades, and overseeing the installation of hardware and software solutions.

The ideal candidate is a field-proven technician who can expertly navigate military facilities, author and produce detailed Site Survey Reports (SSRs), mentor fellow technicians while interfacing directly with the Project Manager, Program Management Office (PMO) and Government Points of Contact (POCs).

• Active Secret Clearance or higher
• Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time on deployments for CONUS locations

• Develop engineering assessments of different configurations including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to customer standards, and for progress in accordance with schedules
• Coordinate with the Project and/or Program Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction and with the Lead Engineer on network architecture and design decisions
• The Network Design Engineer makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems installations, prepares milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives
• The Network Design Engineer will adhere to U.S. Army engineering processes during the development of all submissions; identify additional processes and documentation formats, as necessary submit site specific reports and drawings to Government for review and approval and adhere to the Government’s established process for reviewing, updating, approving, and disseminating Design and Engineering documents.

Years of Experience10 years