**Responsibilities & Qualifications** **RESPONSIBILITIES** TheSeniorNetwork Engineer ​is expected tobe able to: + Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and futurecapacityrequirements. + Conducts testing of network design. + Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options. + Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network. + Advisesnetwork users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations. + Maintains technicalexpertisein all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. + Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. + May be assigned responsibility for the management of the systems administration function, including associated staff. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + ActiveTop-SecretClearance with a CI Poly + BS, 12-15 years relevant experience; MS, 10-13 years relevant experience; PhD, 10+ years relevant experienc **Overview** We are seeking a SeniorNetwork Engineerto join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III).TheSeniorNetwork Engineer designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". **Additional Job Information** **WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Location:District of Columbia (DC), National Capital Region + Type of environment: Varies + Noise level: Low + Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day,40 hoursper week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. + Amount of Travel: 20% **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hands tohandle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talkandhear. The employeeis regularly required tostand;walk;sit;climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee isfrequentlyrequired tolift upto 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheralvision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. **WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE** Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Clearance requirement:TS/SCI, CI Poly **OTHER DUTIES** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties,responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without notice. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** Toprovide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.TekSynapdoes not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, geneticinformation,or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance. **Job Locations** _US-National Capital Region_ **ID** _2025-7477_ **Category** _Network Administrator/Engineer/Architecture_ **Type** _Regular Full-Time_