Senior Network Engineer Team Lead CONUS w​/Secret Clearance

Senior Network Engineer – CONUS

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a government customer in the CONUS region. The role requires mastery of networking protocols, security, network design, and management.

• Support the medical mission of the DoD and address complex LAN/WLAN/WAN requirements.
• Identify and resolve large, complex network problems, research network‑level issues using management tools.
• Provide high‑level installation, configuration, documentation, management and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN equipment.
• Act as the premier Network Specialist and subject‑matter expert for this contract.
• Serve as the CONUS and global point of contact for network issues, configuration management, interconnection, addressing and routing.
• Advise and consult with government staff and contractor representatives on LAN/WLAN/WAN design, deployment and management.
• Lead network specialists and internal/external teams to resolve network issues.
• Resolve technical issues with routing protocols using diagnostics and tools such as Orion Solar Winds, ARMIS, Ansible, MIB, MRTG.
• Maintain LAN/WLAN–WAN security by configuring firewalls, VPNs, IDSs.
• Document changes and coordinate with NetMOD Network Standards Team.
• Evaluate and recommend vendor products for DoD and MTF requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures for LAN/WLAN/WAN operations.
• Lead or participate in projects as needed.

• Mastery of TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, BGP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC, Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, optical time domain reflectometers, cable testers, network sniffers, and cable standards.
• Experience with routed, switched, shared LAN environments and Windows Active Directory, Unix, OpenVMS.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline plus 5 years of directly related experience; or technical/vocational school completion plus 10 years of experience.
• DoD 8570 IAM III certified CSG: CISSP.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems.
• Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco systems, and Orion Solar Winds; knowledge of zero‑trust architectures desired.
• Leadership experience managing geographically dispersed teams across multiple time zones.

• Strong verbal and written communication with government officials, medical professionals and technical personnel.

• Location:
  
  San Antonio, TX / Washington, DC
• Remote or In‑Person:
  In‑Person
• Environment:
  Government office
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Schedule:
  
  7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (excluding Federal holidays)
• Travel: 25%

Target salary range: $110,000 – $150,000. Salary will be based on education, skills, experience and contract parameters.

US Citizen, Active Secret clearance.

Regular use of hands, arms, walking, standing, kneeling. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception.

Tek Synap is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.