Senior Network Engineer - Public Trust Clearance!

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Network Engineer to join our team to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) at an onsite location.

As a Network Engineer, you will:

• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Be part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of a Network Engineer, you will:

• Coordinate with network administrators and stakeholders to manage changes, whether implementing new networks or upgrading existing ones.
• Play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and executing security measures to protect both new and legacy networks.
• Engage in network modeling, analysis, and strategic planning, you'll help us stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
• Work closely with architecture teams to evaluate and recommend cutting-edge network technologies. Support network administrators in resolving complex troubleshooting issues and may oversee vendor engagements to aid in these efforts.
• Handle operational or administrative duties for networks in both lab and production environments.
• Exhibit higher levels of independent thought and handle more complex tasks than Level II engineers, with the potential to supervise others.
• Bring your strategic vision and proactive problem-solving skills to a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalency
• Public Trust Clearance
• IA Technical/Management Designation: IAT II and CE
• Experience in this Discipline: Six (6) years of progressive experience demonstrating the required
• proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with scripting and automation tools like Python or Ansible for network automation.
• Knowledge of emerging networking technologies and trends, such as SD-WAN.
• These qualifications equip a Network Engineer III to manage and optimize complex network environments effectively, ensuring their reliability, security, and scalability.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.