Lead Senior Systems Engineer (Network) - Top Secret Required

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Job Title: Lead Senior Systems Engineer (Network)

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Clearance: Active Top Secret

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Senior Systems Engineer (Network) to provide expert-level technical leadership and hands-on support for the planning, design, engineering, and administration of complex IT network systems. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, security, and compliance of both classified and unclassified networks in support of mission and enterprise operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, engineer, install, configure, manage, and optimize IT networks and associated infrastructure.
• Perform Configuration Management (CfM), documentation, monitoring, and network administration for IT assets, capabilities, and services across enterprise environments.
• Provide support for infrastructure and platform management, IT Asset Management (ITAM), deployment management, service management, and capacity/performance management.
• Maintain and sustain network services across unclassified and classified environments, including Production, Test, and Development networks (e.g., uRDT&E, cRDT&E, SDREN, JWICS, SCI stand-alone networks, DREN, NREN, and commercial Internet connections).
• Ensure networks and IT services run efficiently, securely, and in compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements while meeting service-level objectives.
• Deliver systems engineering, analysis, and design support for the development and implementation of enterprise systems and services.
• Provide computing plant engineering support, including requirements identification, change control, acquisition, logistics, and operations/maintenance.
• Evaluate functional and non-functional requirements, recommend technical solutions, and lead efforts to implement, manage, and maintain current and emerging technologies.
• Oversee documentation, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of networking solutions.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of professional and leadership experience in network systems engineering, with emphasis on:

• • LAN/WAN design and implementation in enterprise or corporate environments.
  • Cisco and Juniper technologies.
  • TCP/IP, VoIP, routers, switches, firewalls, fiber optics, and cable plant design.
• Proven experience with classified and unclassified environments and government/DoD networking standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification. (CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or GCED etc.)

Clearance Requirement

• Must hold an active Top Secret clearance.

Preferred: Education: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.