Network Engineer - Bluemont, Virginia, United States

Responsibilities and Qualifications · RESPONSIBILITIES · Engineer, configure, and maintain Cisco UCS, routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, and ISE across three separate networks (unclassified and classified enclaves). · Lead migration planning and implementation from Cisco to J ...

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Responsibilities and Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineer, configure, and maintain Cisco UCS, routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, and ISE across three separate networks (unclassified and classified enclaves).
• Lead migration planning and implementation from Cisco to Juniper and Aruba platforms (routing, switching, and wireless).
• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory (AD), Domain Controllers (DCs), DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
• Manage and support VMware ESXi, vCenter, UCS Blades, and server lifecycle maintenance.
• Configure and support VPN platforms (Cloudflare and equivalents) for secure interconnectivity.
• Provide classified troubleshooting, system hardening, and compliance for secure enclaves.

Continuity of Operations (COOP/COG)

• Serve as sole lead for COOP site operations, independently acting as Branch Chief on behalf of the government.
• Develop, implement, and maintain continuity planning policy, ensuring compliance with Department and federal directives.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute agency-wide continuity exercises (Eagle Horizon and others).
• Draft and deliver EEGs (Evaluation and Exercise Guides) and AARs (After-Action Reports) for all continuity events.
• Provide senior leadership engagement, including authoritative briefings and readiness assessments for Department executives.
• Sustain, test, and modernize continuity frameworks to guarantee mission survivability.

Unified Communications & A/V

• Configure and sustain VIPER systems for secure fax and secure voice.
• Operate and troubleshoot VTC (Cisco/Polycom) and A/V systems for secure and unclassified communications.
• Maintain and support secure communications across classified and unclassified networks.

Mission Partner & Bureau Coordination

• Act as focal point for all IT operations and coordination across bureaus — all technical issues, policy, procurement, and documentation route through this position.
• Coordinate with mission partners and agencies including DISA, FEMA, DHS, and inter-bureau teams for secure communications, COOP/COG exercises, and joint technical operations.
• Provide technical leadership and authoritative answers to senior leadership across the Department and interagency partners.

Operations, Modernization, & Lifecycle Management

• Manage all IT policy, procurement, and paperwork for COOP site technology.
• Lead cloud integration and modernization efforts in coordination with DC headquarters.
• Oversee technology lifecycle management, including upgrades, lifecycle replacement, and future modernization planning.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation: network diagrams, rack elevations, system inventories, and lifecycle planning artifacts.

Infrastructure & Physical Support

• Perform fiber optic splicing, copper CAT5/6 cabling, and physical infrastructure support.
• Design, draw, and maintain Visio diagrams, architectural plans, and rack layouts.

Key Emphasis

• Independent Authority: This site is operated and sustained solely by this position; there is no secondary coverage.
• Focal Point: Acts as the single point of accountability between the Department, bureaus, mission partners, and senior leadership.
• Broad Scope: Encompasses IT operations, policy, procurement, cloud modernization, continuity frameworks, and senior-level engagement — in addition to traditional senior engineering functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
• 8 years of experience

Overview

We are seeking a Network Engineer - Senior to join our team supporting the Department of Commerce in Bluemont, VA.

The DOC's Commerce Acquisition for Transformational Technology Services (CATTS) team provides support for the OS CIO IT Service Desk, Infrastructure Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, and Training Functions for over 2,250 end users. This team enables the OCIO Infrastructure and Platform Services division to provide support for platform engineering and asset management.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Bluemont, VA
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shifts Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: US Citizen

Clearance requirement: TS/SCI

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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