Lead Network Engineer

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Department Summary:

The L614 - Intelligent Network Services Department within MITRE Technology and Engineering specializes in complex network challenges vital to national well-being. This position is for the Teleport Program Office (TPO) project that is seeking a Network Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and delivery support for modernized Teleport management, control, and service orchestration capabilities. This role will develop an enterprise Teleport management and control reference/solution architecture that supports DISA Teleport and mission partner operations, including situational awareness, common operational picture, automated SATCOM service fulfillment, automated resource planning, end device provisioning, and dashboarding of Teleport resources.

This individual will serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for translating approved architecture and operational requirements into operator-ready capabilities. The role also includes product ownership support, vendor oversight, acquisition support, and coordination across the broader DoD SATCOM community to ensure the Teleport solution integrates effectively with adjacent programs and systems.

The work location and clearance include:

Active SECRET clearance required

100% onsite at DISA Headquarters, Fort Meade

Travel required in support of stakeholder coordination, vendor engagement, and integration activities

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of enterprise, hybrid, and specialized network environments

Develop system architecture enabling automated resource planning and end device provisioning across the Teleport Program

Define reference architectures, standards, implementation patterns, and best practices

Design and implement network automation solutions to improve provisioning, configuration management, compliance, and operational efficiency

Design APIs and integration patterns to enable interoperability with adjacent tools, platforms, and operational systems

Translate approved architecture and requirements into deployable, operator-ready orchestration capabilities

Support acquisition-related efforts by helping define technical and programmatic objectives tied to Teleport automation goals

Assess and advise government stakeholders on the effectiveness of the selected vendor's implementation

Remain closely involved in day-to-day vendor activities to ensure technical quality and mission alignment

Represent the Teleport Program Office across the DoD SATCOM community and coordinate dependencies with external organizations

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires 8 years or more related experience with a related Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Deep expertise in network architecture, design, and documentation

Strong experience with network automation

Experience with provisioning orchestration and service delivery automation

Experience designing network APIs and system integrations

Experience translating architecture and requirements into operational capabilities

Strong understanding of routing, switching, resiliency, service assurance, and operational network design

Experience developing reference architectures, solution designs, and technical standards

TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), OSI model, DNS, DHCP, NAT

WAN technologies such as SD-WAN, MPLS, and metro Ethernet/E-line

Routing concepts and protocols including segment routing, BGP, OSPF, and ISIS

Switching technologies including VLAN, VXLAN, link aggregation, access control features

Cloud networking, including hybrid cloud/on-premises designs

Virtualization concepts including network virtualization, containers, and hypervisors

NMS/EMS concepts and operational Management and Control (M&C) environments, including NetOps functions such as monitoring, logging, and performance management

Must have an active Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SATCOM networks and Teleport or similar ground infrastructure

Experience supporting common operational picture or situational awareness platforms

Experience with ServiceNow ITOM and CMDB management

Familiarity with CDS/CDES and AWS Diode technologies

Background in cyber security and network security engineering

Experience with Cisco 9300/9300X, HAIPE/TACLANE, Versa, Viasat, and iDirect

Familiarity with DISA, mission partner, or broader DoD SATCOM operational environments

Knowledge of SATCOM terrestrial infrastructure and commercial SATCOM provider offerings

The ideal candidate is a systems-minded, strategic technical leader who can define architecture, guide implementation, oversee vendor execution, and coordinate across stakeholders to deliver resilient, integrated, operator-ready Teleport capabilities in a mission-critical environment.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$147,200 - $184,000 - $220,800 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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