Lead Principal Engineer

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years in Enterprise Architecture specializing in network infrastructure services.
• At least 5 years designing and implementing critical network infrastructure for large or complex environments.
• Proven experience in infrastructure automation, network coding, and enterprise network solution design.
• Expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, application load balancing, and network visibility technologies.
• Strong knowledge of SDN, SDWAN, and network security methodologies.
• Deep understanding of network practices, protocols, and methodologies, including IPv6, BGP, and route optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with on‑premise physical and virtualized infrastructure.
• Proficiency in networking products from Cisco, Juniper, and VMware.
• Experience applying DevOps principles to streamline network operations and enhance automation.
• Current and relevant certification: CCIE, with a commitment to ongoing certification alignment with industry standards.
• This position is contingent upon award of contract

About the Role

In this role, you will serve as Lead Principal Engineer for a Multi-Level Secure Voice and Video (MLSV2) program—a software and hardware integration effort to develop and operate a prototype secure conferencing system supporting multi-level voice, video, and chat for Senior National Leadership. You will initiate, plan, monitor, control, and report on a variety of small‑ to mid‑level IT projects, applying deep technical and managerial expertise in advanced Multi-Level Secure Voice and Video, software, networking, information assurance, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network architectures.
• Provide architectural guidance for the development and implementation of network solutions.
• Utilize expertise in Cisco technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking devices.
• Optimize network performance to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and maintain network security measures.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand business requirements and provide appropriate network solutions.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and Tier IV‑level support for complex network issues.