Network Engineer, Systems Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Network Engineer, Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Job Title:

Network Engineer

Clearance Required:

DHS Public Trust

Work Location:

Onsite;
Onsite 5 days a week in Lorton, VA office Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Network Engineer to maintain and troubleshoot the Windows and Meraki infrastructure of the organization. The Network Engineer will be responsible for the administration and management of Windows servers, including but not limited to Windows Services (WSUS and Active Directory) as well as Cisco/Meraki cloud and on-premises devices, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and security appliances.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage and maintain Cisco Meraki cloud and on-premises devices, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and security appliances

* Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki Cloud solutions

* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the Windows and Meraki infrastructure

* Monitor and optimize server and device performances and network throughput

* Manage and maintain Windows servers, including WSUS and Active Directory

* Ensure security and compliance with industry standards

* Provide support and guidance to their IT staff

* Good understanding of network protocols and principles

* Stay up to date with new Windows and Meraki technologies and best practices

Required Qualifications:

* Experience/

Skills:

* 5 to 8 years of demonstrated experience in systems administration/network engineering

* Strong experience with Cisco/Meraki cloud and on-premises device administration and management

* Experience with Windows server administration, including WSUS and Active Directory management.

* In-depth understanding of networking principles and protocols including routing, switching, and security

* Understanding of group policies

* Strong understanding of security and compliance best practices

* Experience with server performance monitoring and optimization

* Hands-on experience with Multi Factor Authentication such as OKTA, Google

* Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator

* Strong Power Shell scripting skills

* Experience in building, maintaining and monitoring and troubleshooting Crowd Strike

* Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

* Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree

* Active or recent previous DHS experience highly desired
Preferred Certification(s):
* Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

* Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

* Microsoft Windows Server Administrator Certification
Salary and Benefit Information:
The likely salary range for this position is $93,580 - $135,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Final date to receive applications: 27/2/2026 Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company's policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:
* PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave

* Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company's holiday schedule each year)

* Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)

* Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums

* 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service

* FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans

* Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit
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