Senior Network Systems Engineer

Job Description

Strategic ACI is seeking an on-site Senior Network Systems Engineer to join the N2W Active IT and project team, providing critical expertise in systems engineering, network architecture, and project management. This role supports the strategic goals of the N2W IT Program by analyzing, designing, testing, and evaluating LAN/WAN technologies that underpin the delivery of N2W Active IT architecture components. Engineers will assist the Government in defining and refining the overall LAN/WAN design and requirements for N2W, conducting technical assessments, and supporting network operations across N2W facilities. The ideal candidate will lead and contribute to technical studies for the N2W Program Office, serving as a key point of contact for related efforts and collaborating with other teams to perform research and develop requirements for emerging capabilities. This position requires close collaboration with both contractor and government personnel to resolve technical challenges in a highly integrated, multi-contractor environment. Candidates must be comfortable working with diverse teams and interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Assess future IT technologies-including secure wireless, zero-client environments, multi-level security, IoT, and cloud solutions. While evaluating their impact on business processes and building business cases for their implementation within NGA.
• Provide comprehensive engineering support for the N2W Project, including the identification, management, and resolution of technical requirements.
• Conduct analyses of alternatives (AoAs), and develop engineering assessments and strategic roadmaps.
• Support the development and coordination of LAN/WAN network design plans and requirements in collaboration with NGA transport leads and key IC/DoD stakeholders such as DISA and DTRA.
• Plan and execute LAN/WAN operations, technical assessments, and field surveys using COTS, GOTS, and custom-developed tools.
• Document network tool designs and integration strategies.
• Evaluate LAN/WAN technologies and related network engineering efforts, developing mitigation strategies and exception packages as needed.
• Engage with NGA subject matter experts and industry partners to ensure alignment with best practices.
• Deliver full lifecycle project management support, including the execution of technical studies, participation in major reviews, evaluation of hardware/software solutions, and development of actionable recommendations.
• Regularly brief stakeholders on project status, findings, and analysis results.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.
• US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Math / Science / Engineering or IT related degree.
• 12 years of technical experience is required, to include:
  1. 10 years of demonstrated experience developing networking technologies such as routing, circuit switching, packet switching, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), and encapsulation protocols, as well as their accompanying international, government, or industry standards.
  2. 4 years of IT planning/scheduling/requirements development experience supporting a large and complex IT program similar to the N2W effort.
• Demonstrated experience implementing DoD/IC secure wireless strategies and policies, such as Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC).

Desired:

• M.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or IT related degree.
• 2 years of technical experience providing transport support for IC/National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) systems network infrastructure. LAN/WAN certifications (e.g., CCIE, CWEE, CCDA, JNCP, JNCIS, JNCIP).

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Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc. believes that our greatest asset is our employees. Our goal is not to meet our staff's expectations, but to exceed them. Competitive salaries, work-life balance, industry leading benefits packages, and family first values are at the core of Strategic ACI's culture.



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Your Strategic ACI Total Rewards Compensation Package includes:

• Competitive salary


• 100% benefits paid (Includes; health, dental, and vision plan premiums) for all full time employees and their families


• 401k with 5% match vested at day one!


• Profit sharing commensurate with company growth


• PTO - 3 weeks and 3 days per year


• 11 Company Paid Holidays (aligned with Federal Government)


• Long term/Short term disability


• 1.5x salary life insurance


• $100 per month cell phone allowance


• $6000 cash in lieu of benefits per year if employee is insured elsewhere


• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for college or professional certifications


• Casual dress code, company lunches, flexible schedules, employee phone plan discounts