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Chenega Corporation · 19 hours ago

Lead Network Engineer

Chenega Corporation is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to enhance skills and build a career in a rapidly evolving business climate. The role involves designing complex network architectures, supervising a team, and providing technical leadership for major network tasks.

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Responsibilities

Design and troubleshoot complex network architectures
Use centralized network management tools to gather statistics, generate usage reports, and back up device configurations
Lead and supervise a team of network administrators
Manage DARPA’s multiple classified and unclassified network infrastructures
Provide technical leadership on major network tasks and enterprise technology initiatives
Conduct system-level assessments of communications systems for performance, scalability, and security
Research and evaluate emerging network technologies, protocols, and applications for potential integration into the enterprise environment
Ensure seamless and secure connectivity across all enterprise endpoints
Analyze interoperability, integration, and deployment issues; optimize topology and site configurations
Apply advanced network design tools and techniques to develop efficient and secure architectures
Supervise, mentor, and develop technical staff
Support mission-critical operations, with the expectation of occasional off-duty work hours
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Network ManagementDOD IAT Level IINetwork Architecture DesignRoutingSwitchingTCP/IP ProtocolsSD-WAN TechnologiesIntrusion Detection SystemsCybersecurity FrameworksProblem-SolvingCollaborationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Network Management or other related fields. Education can be substituted with additional years of experience
8+ years of professional experience in network engineering
DOD IAT Level II Certification is required
Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI upon hire
In-depth understanding of network architecture design, including LAN, WAN, SDN, VPNs, and hybrid cloud environments
Expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving across complex enterprise networks
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, and other core networking protocols
Knowledge of classified/unclassified government network requirements, NIST, DISA STIGs, and other cybersecurity frameworks
Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, including security, systems engineering, and program management
Lead enterprise-scale network operations in a secure, mission-critical environment

Preferred

Experience with SD-WAN technologies and solutions is a plus

Benefits

Professional development plan
Opportunities to help sharpen skills
On-the-job learning experiences
Formal development programs
Well-being programs

Company

Chenega Corporation

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As the most successful Alaska Native village corporation, Chenega figures prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Robb Milne
CFO
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Chris Andersen
Chief Development Officer, Military, Intel and Operations Support Strategic Business Unit
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