Network Engineer

The Network Engineer provides telecommunications network engineering support for the analysis, design, implementation, and management of voice and data communications capabilities. Working independently or under general direction, the engineer supports moderately complex requirements involving voice networks, LAN/WAN data networks, wireless networks, and network management systems. The role develops network designs and installation and maintenance plans, defines system requirements and network specifications, analyzes information transport needs, coordinates implementation with other information systems professionals, and develops alternative solutions and backup plans with functional users.

In this role, you will support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Information Operations Enterprise Enclave (IOEE) and Information Operations Secure Enterprise Enclave (IOSEE) Engineering Support Services program in Springfield, VA. This is a hybrid position with onsite requirements once per week at minimum, plus onsite support at the DLA facility for SIPR-related tasks.

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities:

• Planning, executing, and documenting comprehensive laboratory assessments of hardware, software, and configuration changes that could affect the DLA network or interconnectivity across cloud, core, and remote sites. This includes conducting evaluations of emerging security solutions and traffic‑management technologies.
• Coordinating with government customers to develop Technology Assessment Plans, Change Implementation Plans (CIP), Enterprise Change Requests (ECR) including objectives, technical approach, procedures, schedules, roles and responsibilities.
• Preparing detailed After Action Reports documenting approach, results, and recommendations.
• Identifying emerging network capabilities and developing evaluation and selection criteria.
• Developing system evaluation methods, testing approaches, and technical documentation while leveraging DLA’s network monitoring systems.
• Producing formal engineering documentation for executive-level briefings.
• Ensuring interoperability between DLA WAN and DISN network systems.
• Planning and tracking implementation tasks, creating network maps, detailed designs, test plans, ORT reports, device configurations, and procedures.
• Defining network requirements, analyzing telecommunications needs, and collaborating with IT professionals to implement network services.
• Developing alternative solutions and backup plans with functional users.
• Providing constructive feedback and identifying configuration and/or routing improvements to lead and senior engineers for consideration and implementation.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in lieu of degree
• Clearance Requirements: Active Secret clearance with SSBI (Tier 5 investigation) or Top-Secret clearance.
• Certification Requirements:
  • 8570/8140: IAT Level II – CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CCNA Security
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
  • Preferred Certifications:
    • CCNP Enterprise, Check Point CCSA
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols, including but not limited to OSPF, BGP, MPLS, LDP, STIG compliance, routing/switching, and multi-vendor network devices.
• Experience with wired, wireless, voice, and video technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, provide updates, and meet onsite requirements.

Salary Range: $100,000 to $120,000

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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