Lead Network Engineer (Immediate Hire)

Annapolis Junction, MD
Full Time
Experienced
Our Mission

At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.


Job Description

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to support a secure, global DoD communications network. The role includes designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure supporting office automation, collaboration, voice, and video services within a classified, distributed environment. The engineer will document configurations, management tools, and operational procedures to ensure performance, security, and mission continuity. 


Duties
  • Review and assess the existing WAN, MAN, and LAN network architecture; design modernized solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and security
  •  Recommend and implement best practices such as SDN, intent-based networking, and segmentation protocols to align with enterprise and mission requirements
  •  Design and specify telecommunications circuits, routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise-level connectivity and resilience
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code deliverables and service catalog items to automate provisioning and configuration management
  • Create and maintain detailed network architecture documentation, schematics, and technical artifacts in alignment with evolving standards and capacity needs
  • Evaluate emerging communications technologies, conduct cost-benefit analyses and testing, and provide recommendations for upgrades, enhancements, and integration

Qualifications
Required education and experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
  • TS/SCI level clearance is required
  • Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience with proven expertise in routers, switches, firewalls, and unified communications equipment
  • Information Assurance Certifications consistent with DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CASP+, CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security X)
  • Professional certifications in Cisco (CCNP/CCIE), VMware (VCP), and/or ITIL are highly desired; experience with Cisco SecureX is strongly preferred

Required Clearance
  • TS/SCI


Working Environment
  • Onsite


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