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Senior Computer Network Technologist - $200K – $240K
McLean, VAThe role is an on-site Lead Network Engineer responsible for leading a small team and overseeing the design, upgrade, security, sustainment, monitoring, and maintenance of complex, accredited enterprise networks. The position involves end-to-end network engineering, from architecture and integration of new technologies to troubleshooting, documentation, and long-term operations.
Key Responsibilities
Mandatory Qualifications
RCT Systems offers:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage enterprise network design, upgrades, security implementations, and sustainment.
- Evaluate and integrate new network technologies; advise COTR/PM and project leadership.
- Plan and design network configurations to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco (and other vendor) routers, multilayer switches, and network encryption devices.
- Design and plan network communications systems and manage small projects from inception to implementation.
- Support senior leadership and coordinate with CIO and external IT organizations.
- Monitor network health, diagnose failures, and restore services.
- Conduct network testing, topology surveys, and lifecycle engineering activities.
- Produce technical documentation, schematics, Layer 2/3 provisioning, and Configuration Control Board materials.
- Present technical solutions to engineering review boards.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or 4 years of equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in network configuration, maintenance, and full lifecycle engineering.
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking, especially routing and switching (Cisco preferred).
- Strong expertise in VLANs, trunking, multicast, and network security appliances.
- Extensive hands-on experience with routers, switches, encryption devices, and workstations.
- TS/SCI with Polygraph
RCT Systems offers:
- Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Immediate 401k vesting
- Generous PTO and flexible schedules
- $500.00 annual technology allowance