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Description ActioNet is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team in the DMV Area . The position requires up to 25% travel. This is a Mission Essential designated position per DFARS 252.237-7023. Salary range for this position is up to $230,000, depending on qualifications, including relevant certifications, education, years of experience, and demonstrated experience supporting Federal Government programs within the field. Candidates with specialized expertise, industry-recognized certifications, and strong Federal contracting experience may be considered at the higher end of the range. Responsibilities • Senior position with multi-disciplined network experience across wired, wireless, and mobile broadband solutions. • Understands requirements, creates designs and network topology artifacts to meet or exceed connectivity, availability, reliability security SLAs. • Leads the development of designs, plans and policies, and implementations of data networks based on the customers’ performance criteria and specifications. • Leads site surveys and network assessments to determine the best hardware and software components for network upgrades to ensure networks are reliable, efficient, and secure. • Leads preliminary and final SPRIP development. • Ensures installations are performed within safety standards and work site conditions (cleanliness), including restoration of the site to original or better condition. • Provides Post-Deployment Over-the-Shoulder-Training to the O&M team to ensure smooth transition of the networks systems. • Designs and implements routing policies and load balancing solutions for the customers using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols. • Creates cyber artifacts such as topology/data flow diagrams, hardware/software lists, STIG checklists, ports/protocols/services, and POA&Ms. • Designs and implements secure networks, systems, and application architectures. Implements and supports network management such as SNMP, SYSLOG, and orchestration. Creates LOM to capture all major components and installation materials to ensure successful deployment of systems. • Prepares or contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. • Ensures network solutions are in compliance with all pertinent DAF policies and established compliant IT system integrations. • Coordinates with local Communication Squadron and/or regional cybersecurity teams to configure, turn up, and cutover new deployments. • Assists the O&M team in troubleshooting network-related issues post-deployment of the new systems. • Resolves technical issues with networks, hardware, and software. Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Required Qualifications & Skills • Degree: Technical BA/BS degree; • Experience: 7 years with bachelor’s degree; • Commensurate: High School diploma or associate degree plus a minimum of 9 years performing as a Network Engineer on large, complex networks; • Specific Skills: Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), AutoCAD; demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with their team and customers; • Certification(s): CCNP or equivalent; CompTIA Security+; • Clearance: Secret Preferred Certifications Candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications are strongly preferred: • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) or equivalent advanced networking certification • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) (highly desirable for senior-level candidates) • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+ (advanced experience preferred beyond baseline requirement) • ITIL 4 Foundation or IT service management certification • VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent virtualization/infrastructure certification About ActioNet ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT solutions provider with 25+ years of stellar performance. Our expertise spans Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cybersecurity, and IT Managed Services. With a 98% customer retention rate, ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years (2014–2026).Why ActioNet?At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:Commitment to Employees: A great place to work with ongoing investment in our people.Commitment to Customers: Driving and sustaining service delivery excellence.Commitment to Community: Giving back and building a better world for future generations.What’s in It for You? • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401(k) Savings Plan • Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays • Life and Disability Insurance • Education and Professional Training • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Employee Recognition and Referral Programs • Employee Assistance & Identity Theft Protection ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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ActioNet is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team in the DMV Area . The position requires up to 25% travel. This is a Mission Essential designated position per DFARS 252.237-7023.
Senior position with multi-disciplined network experience across wired, wireless, and mobile broadband solutions.
Understands requirements, creates designs and network topology artifacts to meet or exceed connectivity, availability, reliability security SLAs.
Leads the development of designs, plans and policies, and implementations of data networks based on the customers’ performance criteria and specifications.
Leads site surveys and network assessments to determine the best hardware and software components for network upgrades to ensure networks are reliable, efficient, and secure.
Leads preliminary and final SPRIP development.
Ensures installations are performed within safety standards and work site conditions (cleanliness), including restoration of the site to original or better condition.
Provides Post-Deployment Over-the-Shoulder-Training to the O&M team to ensure smooth transition of the networks systems.
Designs and implements routing policies and load balancing solutions for the customers using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols.
Creates cyber artifacts such as topology/data flow diagrams, hardware/software lists, STIG checklists, ports/protocols/services, and POA&Ms.
Prepares or contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
Ensures network solutions are in compliance with all pertinent DAF policies and established compliant IT system integrations.
Coordinates with local Communication Squadron and/or regional cybersecurity teams to configure, turn up, and cutover new deployments.
Assists the O&M team in troubleshooting network-related issues post-deployment of the new systems.
Resolves technical issues with networks, hardware, and software. Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Degree: Technical BA/BS degree;
Experience: 7 years with bachelor’s degree;
Commensurate: High School diploma or associate degree plus a minimum of 9 years performing as a Network Engineer on large, complex networks;
Certification(s): CCNP or equivalent; CompTIA Security+;
Clearance: Secret

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Preferred Certifications
Candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications are strongly preferred:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+ (advanced experience preferred beyond baseline requirement)

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