Network Unified Communications Design Engineer Senior- SMIT

Network Unified Communications Design Engineer Senior- SMIT

Support government‑led engineering efforts by providing day‑to‑day network and voice engineering across LAN, BAN, WAN, and VoIP environments. This role focuses on designing, integrating, operating, and troubleshooting secure enterprise and tactical communications systems in DoD environments.

Location:

Quantico, VA

Rate: $80/hr (W2)

• Assist the Government Lead with daily engineering operations and system support
• Perform administration and troubleshooting of LAN, BAN, and WAN environments
• Plan and execute system conversions, migrations, and cutovers
• Evaluate, design, and integrate network communication hardware and software
• Troubleshoot complex network and voice‑related issues across enterprise environments
• Design and support VoIP services, including servers, switches, routers, and supporting infrastructure
• Integrate and support VoIP capabilities such as Extension Mobility, Unified Messaging, Emergency Responder, and Call Center operations
• Design Layer 3 switching solutions and Tactical LAN Encryption (TACLANE) configurations
• Support integration and transition of USMC and DISA Voice over Secure IP (VoSIP) services
• Design and manage auxiliary voice VLANs and PSTN interfaces
• Configure and support fax modules and voice system peripherals
• Manage hardware, software, networking, and scheduling to support secure videoconferencing across DoN, DoD, Federal, and commercial networks
• Integrate network devices with Active Directory (AD) and LDAP services
• Perform rights and access management for administrators, users, and groups
• Design, develop, and operate application networking ports, protocols, routing, LAN, and Information Assurance (IA) controls
• Integrate Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates to support two‑factor authentication and eliminate password‑based access
• Develop and maintain IP addressing schemes and address management documentation
• Design and support multivendor network solutions using Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and related technologies
• Support DNS, DHCP, and enterprise directory services
• Perform performance analysis, testing, and validation of large‑scale, complex network environments

• Must have a minimum of 10+ years of experience.
• Experience engineering and supporting large‑scale enterprise networks.
• Strong background in LAN, WAN, VoIP, and secure network architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and VLAN design.
• Experience integrating VoIP systems and secure voice services.
• Knowledge of PKI, two‑factor authentication, and Information Assurance requirements.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, or similar enterprise network technologies.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field.
* Must have an active Top Secret and CASP+ clearance.

• ITIL v3 Foundation (required)
• One or more professional‑level certifications preferred, such as:
  • Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Fortinet Certified Network Security Professional (FCNSP)
  • Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIP‑SEC)
  • Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional (CMSP)
  • Or equivalent experience in lieu of certification

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. This posting reflects an hourly rate for W2 employment; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside the provided range. W2 employees regularly scheduled for 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits such as medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.