Lead Network Engineer

Title: Lead Network Engineer

Location: Pensacola, FL (Onsite)

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Eligible

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise - across the organization and around the world.

Foxhole Technology is seeking an experienced Lead Network Engineer to lead a team in support of a DoD Cyber Program. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, ensuring secure and resilient operations for DoD networks. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of DoD policies and cybersecurity frameworks.

Lead and mentor network engineering teams, fostering technical growth and ensuring alignment with mission priorities
• Design, implement, and manage secure, resilient network infrastructure across NIPRNet and SIPRNet connected enclaves
• Support the Program, ensuring compliance with DoD, DISA, STIGs, and RMF security standards and policies
• Oversee network performance, availability, and security across multiple enclaves to ensure seamless user access to program services
• Manage network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and encryption devices
• Configure, monitor, patch, and troubleshoot network devices to maintain optimal performance and security
• Ensure encryption certificate compliance by proactively requesting and installing updates 60 days prior to expiration
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering teams, cybersecurity, contractors, and government officials
• Support network incident response and resolve issues efficiently to minimize operational impact
• Conduct network risk assessments, monitor emerging threats, and implement mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain network policies, standards, and procedures aligned with DISA STIGs and security best practices
• Decommission network services efficiently when no longer required to optimize infrastructure
• Utilize network tools and analytics to monitor performance and identify opportunities for optimization
• Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership to guide strategic decisions

• Minimum Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 8+years of experience in information security, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of DoD network policies, including DISA STIGs, RMF, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust Architecture.
• Experience with network security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM solutions.
• Proven ability to manage network incidents, assessments, and compliance efforts.
• Active CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. Must be able to see, have eye/hand coordination, and lift up to 10 lbs. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.