Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Job Locations US-DC-Washington, DC Job ID 2025-12555 # of Openings 6 Category Engineering

Overview

LMI is seeking a Network Engineer with Network Operations Center / Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC) skills and understanding to support a federal program management office (PMO) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the deployment and operation of technology and capabilities to keep our borders safe. We are seeking energetic self-starters who are focused on practical and efficient solutions delivered by an interdisciplinary, collaborative team. These individuals will provide full-time support to the client's program management office, located in Washington, D.C. Travel within the United States is required, this role will require at least 40% travel a year.

Responsibilities

This individual will work with other engineers and subject matter experts to support the client's program management office (PMO), which is responsible for developing programs of record (PORs) and the acquisition and deployment of technologies and systems to protect the nation's borders.

From program planning and market research to trade studies, requirements definition, engineering analysis, IT technical design analysis, decision support, and program execution assistance, these individuals will apply sound systems engineering principles and ensure that DHS and CBP directives, policies, and processes are followed, and the client's objectives are met.

Specific responsibilities /skills:

NOC: Understanding of circuit types and general bandwidth per type

Knowledge (understanding) of Network Topologies

Knowledge of various operating systems (Windoes and Linux)

Understanding of network device types, especially firewalls, routers, switches and Wide Area Network (WAN) Optimizer appliances

Ability to understand and assist with network design diagrams to better support the program and overall understanding of network activities

Good people skills to work with Enterprise Networks and Technology Support Directorate (ENTSD) and Field Support Directorate (FSD) technical staff to answer questions about the program needs and work through plan and work discussions to meet specific system needs

Understanding of Virtual Route Forwarding (VRF), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other network security capabilities available for potential system use

SOC:

Understanding of system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements for a federal government system

Understanding of vulnerability scanning tools and activities necessary to resolve findings

Good people skills to work with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for the program to understand and resolve ongoing security findings for the system including creating and resolving Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) as needed

Understanding of penetration assessment activities (Blue Team/Red Team) for systems to act as a liaison with the ISSO to document, schedule and manage these engagements as needed

Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and their use to securely configure servers and workstations

Understanding of software patching and continuous monitoring concepts to work with the ISSO to ensure these activities are successfully implemented for the system components

Systems Engineering:

Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support to programs and projects, ushering programs through their acquisition lifecycle from Program of Record (PoR) establishment to program awards, deployment, operation, and sustainment

Lead or support the development of engineering and project plans including but not limited to the following

Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plan

Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)

Integrate Master Schedule (IMS)

Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)

Briefings and artifacts in support of SELC technical review gates

IPT and work group charters

Lead or support the development of RFP packages including Statement of Objectives (SOO), Program Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operation (CONOPS), and Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs)

Evaluate contractor submittals including RFI responses, proposals, white papers, technology demonstration plans, and contract deliverables

Support the planning, execution, data collection, evaluation, and assessment of system acceptance tests, technical demonstrations, and other technology and/or systems evaluation efforts

Perform technology market research, trade studies, requirements analysis, other engineering investigations, and develop white papers and decision papers as required

Coordinate and track project activities and status and provide status reporting and recommendations to the customer

Qualifications

SENIOR LEVEL: 10+ years of relevant experience and a STEM BS degree or 5 years relevant experience and a MS degree in systems engineering or 13+ years of experience in Lieu of a degree.

Experience in providing full life cycle systems engineering support to large, complex programs

Familiar with DHS or DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)

Familiar with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework

Experienced in requirements analysis

Experience in developing engineering plans, trade studies, CONOPS documents, and decision papers

Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines

Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills

Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment

Individuals with good technology, network and security understanding and the soft skills to work with others to get technical things done correctly.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preferred but not required

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred but not required

All position require eligibility to acquire CBP BI, for which you must be a U.S Citizen.

Highly Preferred: Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI

Travel within the United States is required.

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

The salary for this position is up to $160,000.

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact

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