Senior Network Engineer; Security Clearance & Local to DC

Senior Network Engineer (Security Clearance & Local to DC)

Join to apply for the Senior Network Engineer (Security Clearance & Local to DC) role at Improvix Technologies

Improvix Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, professional, and responsible Senior Network Engineer to manage and maintain the network on behalf of our Federal customer. This candidate will be responsible for functional management of our network and the resolution of network issues. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and a commitment to working five days a week onsite in Washington DC.

Candidates must have a Top Secret (TS) clearance for this position.

• Provide network system design, configuration, deployment, and maintenance for LAN, WAN, VoIP, security, wireless, and related infrastructure (servers, routers, switches, firewalls, PBX, IPS/IDS).
• Monitor and optimize network performance; produce performance reports and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability.
• Utilize enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, TACACS+, VPN and NAC.
• Work with IOS, NX-OS, EIGRP, BGP, GRE and OSPF.
• Perform day‑to‑day network maintenance, including installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Research and recommend new technologies, protocols, and standards to support business objectives.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control plans for network maintenance.
• Review, analyze, document, and implement disaster recovery plans for the network.
• Research, design, and implement security solutions for network infrastructure.
• Administer and manage firewall security appliances.
• Supervise and mentor the Network Engineering Team, assigning tasks, setting deadlines, tracking progress, and ensuring quality delivery.
• Serve as primary point of escalation for complex technical issues, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with architecture, operations, and cross‑functional teams to develop deployment configurations, capacity plans, and security measures.
• Oversee equipment/software upgrades, network asset management, documentation, and compliance with policies and best practices.
• Manage engineering tasks and workflows within Jira; ensure timely escalation of operational issues to management.
• Support 24/7 network availability through on‑call coverage and after‑hours work when required.
• Maintain a customer‑focused approach, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

• Participate in design discussions with architecture, planning, operations, and cross‑functional teams to define deployment configurations and detailed designs.
• Prepare and present technical requirements and specifications to peer engineers and related groups.
• Manage daily activities related to service delivery and engineering task performance.
• Maintain regular communication with government stakeholders to ensure deliverables are clearly understood, timelines and quality goals are met, and emerging requirements are identified.
• Coordinate closely with the Operations Manager to ensure timely escalation of issues and alignment on performance metrics and reporting criteria.
• Serve as the first‑level supervisor for the Network Engineering Team, providing leadership, task management, and performance oversight.
• Oversee deployment and maintenance of customer infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, telecommunications, VoIP, security, and wireless networks, encompassing servers, routers, hubs, switches, firewalls, PBX equipment, IPS/IDS, and other hardware.
• Configure networks to ensure smooth, reliable operation in alignment with business objectives and processes.
• Provide directions to internal support teams and managed service providers consistent with best practices.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Collaborate with infrastructure engineering teams to assess near‑ and long‑term network capacity needs.
• Create and maintain documentation for network configurations, mapping, diagrams, processes, and service records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and…