{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d408686f8277b5bf3a57914a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d408686f8277b5bf3a57914a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d408686f8277b5bf3a57914a","title":"Network Engineer","description":"Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success!\n\nJCS Solutions LLC is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program at Ft. Meade, MD. This position will focus on Lifecycle Replacement (LCR) activities for enterprise network infrastructure, including end-of-service (EOS) and end-of-life (EOL) technology refresh initiatives across the enterprise environment.\n\nThe selected candidate will provide technical expertise for planning, staging, configuration, testing, implementation, and migration of enterprise network devices while ensuring compliance with DISA and DoD standards. This role is engineering-focused and is not responsible for incident management or operational Tier III escalation support.\n\nMust hold an active Secret security clearance prior to start.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.\nUS Citizenship required.\n\nWhat you will do:\nPerform lifecycle replacement and technology refresh activities for enterprise network infrastructure.\nEngineer, configure, test, and implement routers, switches, and associated network devices in accordance with approved engineering standards and security requirements.\nDevelop and execute Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs), migration plans, validation procedures, and rollback procedures.\nSupport network modernization and hardware refresh initiatives across enterprise environments.\nCoordinate and execute maintenance windows, circuit migrations, and cutover activities with internal teams and customer stakeholders.\nValidate network device configurations for compliance with DISA STIGs and organizational security requirements.\nPerform configuration management, software upgrades, and hardware replacement activities.\nAnalyze network designs and recommend improvements related to reliability, scalability, and maintainability.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation, implementation procedures, diagrams, and as-built documentation.\nCollaborate with architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure successful transition and deployment activities.\nSupport testing and validation of network connectivity, routing, switching, and security functionality during implementation activities.\nParticipate in continuous process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and implementation personnel.\nSupport occasional after-hours maintenance activities and scheduled implementation windows.\nWhat you will bring:\nBachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.\nDoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required prior to start (Security+ CE or equivalent).\nAdvanced knowledge of enterprise routing and switching technologies.\nExperience implementing and supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.\nHands-on experience with routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.\nExperience with switching technologies including VLANs, STP, and Layer 2/Layer 3 network design.\nStrong understanding of IP networking, subnetting, and network troubleshooting methodologies.\nExperience performing network hardware refreshes, circuit migrations, and infrastructure modernization activities.\nExperience developing implementation plans, migration procedures, and technical documentation.\nFamiliarity with DISA STIG compliance requirements and secure network configuration practices.\nAbility to coordinate and execute maintenance activities in a mission-focused enterprise environment.\nAbility to travel up to 25%, including potential OCONUS travel.\nWillingness to support scheduled after-hours maintenance windows as required.\nHow you will wow us:\nPrevious experience supporting DISA or DoD enterprise network environments.\nExperience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or Palo Alto network technologies.\nRelevant vendor certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, Aruba ACP, or equivalent.\nExperience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code concepts.\nFamiliarity with ITIL processes and change management practices.\nExperience supporting large-scale network migration or modernization efforts.\nActive CISSP, CCNP, or equivalent advanced certification.\nJCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Washington Post’s Top Places to Work certified company.\n\nOur employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!\nCustomer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients\nInnovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions\nAccountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery\nInspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process\nIntegrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!\nStewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.\nCommitment to non-discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n\newiyVumG5P","company":"Jcssolutions","rawCompany":"jcssolutions","city":"Arlington","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T11:59:49.515Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Engineer","description":"Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success!\n\nJCS Solutions LLC is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program at Ft. Meade, MD. This position will focus on Lifecycle Replacement (LCR) activities for enterprise network infrastructure, including end-of-service (EOS) and end-of-life (EOL) technology refresh initiatives across the enterprise environment.\n\nThe selected candidate will provide technical expertise for planning, staging, configuration, testing, implementation, and migration of enterprise network devices while ensuring compliance with DISA and DoD standards. This role is engineering-focused and is not responsible for incident management or operational Tier III escalation support.\n\nMust hold an active Secret security clearance prior to start.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.\nUS Citizenship required.\n\nWhat you will do:\nPerform lifecycle replacement and technology refresh activities for enterprise network infrastructure.\nEngineer, configure, test, and implement routers, switches, and associated network devices in accordance with approved engineering standards and security requirements.\nDevelop and execute Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs), migration plans, validation procedures, and rollback procedures.\nSupport network modernization and hardware refresh initiatives across enterprise environments.\nCoordinate and execute maintenance windows, circuit migrations, and cutover activities with internal teams and customer stakeholders.\nValidate network device configurations for compliance with DISA STIGs and organizational security requirements.\nPerform configuration management, software upgrades, and hardware replacement activities.\nAnalyze network designs and recommend improvements related to reliability, scalability, and maintainability.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation, implementation procedures, diagrams, and as-built documentation.\nCollaborate with architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure successful transition and deployment activities.\nSupport testing and validation of network connectivity, routing, switching, and security functionality during implementation activities.\nParticipate in continuous process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and implementation personnel.\nSupport occasional after-hours maintenance activities and scheduled implementation windows.\nWhat you will bring:\nBachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.\nDoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required prior to start (Security+ CE or equivalent).\nAdvanced knowledge of enterprise routing and switching technologies.\nExperience implementing and supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.\nHands-on experience with routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.\nExperience with switching technologies including VLANs, STP, and Layer 2/Layer 3 network design.\nStrong understanding of IP networking, subnetting, and network troubleshooting methodologies.\nExperience performing network hardware refreshes, circuit migrations, and infrastructure modernization activities.\nExperience developing implementation plans, migration procedures, and technical documentation.\nFamiliarity with DISA STIG compliance requirements and secure network configuration practices.\nAbility to coordinate and execute maintenance activities in a mission-focused enterprise environment.\nAbility to travel up to 25%, including potential OCONUS travel.\nWillingness to support scheduled after-hours maintenance windows as required.\nHow you will wow us:\nPrevious experience supporting DISA or DoD enterprise network environments.\nExperience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or Palo Alto network technologies.\nRelevant vendor certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, Aruba ACP, or equivalent.\nExperience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code concepts.\nFamiliarity with ITIL processes and change management practices.\nExperience supporting large-scale network migration or modernization efforts.\nActive CISSP, CCNP, or equivalent advanced certification.\nJCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Washington Post’s Top Places to Work certified company.\n\nOur employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!\nCustomer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients\nInnovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions\nAccountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery\nInspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process\nIntegrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!\nStewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.\nCommitment to non-discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n\newiyVumG5P","datePosted":"2026-07-20T11:59:49.515Z","dateModified":"2026-07-20T11:59:49.515Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Jcssolutions","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Arlington","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d408686f8277b5bf3a57914a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d408686f8277b5bf3a57914a"}}