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Network Security Engineer

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
Sep 22, 2025
Description We are looking for a Network Engineer who will design, analyze, plan, modify, and maintain networks and network components supporting data, voice and/or audio communication activities. This position supports the US Army Corps of Engineers RITS Program. Reporting to and under general direction of the Network Engineering Team Lead, responsible for all aspects of the of assigned enterprise service request projects and takes projects from planning/design through proof of concept. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including Government partners, teammates, end users, computer services, and client services. Defines project scope and objectives and develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, status reports and project deliverables. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Provides technical and analytical guidance to enterprise engineering team and enterprise operations. Collaborates with and assists the network architect and engineering team on other engineer team projects and tasks. Participates in high-level enterprise architecture analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and development. Applies high-level business and technical principles and methods to very difficult technical problems to arrive at creative engineering solutions. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate openly and frankly with all internal and external partners, such as Government Engineers, Contractor Engineers, Contractor Operations staff, Management, and 3rd party vendors Work independently, help others and ask for help without hesitation Ensure timely delivery of all Engineering Service Requests, removing any obstacles to completing work as scheduled Perform risk analysis of each Engineering Service Request, and inform all stakeholders of the applicable risks In coordination with the Network Engineering Team Lead and Government partners, prioritize workload Provide technical input and guidance on the Networking needs of all software and hardware used in the Corps of Engineers' environment, and the integration of new Networking products within the Corps of Engineers' environment Provide guidance to the enterprise operations on technical solutions and provide Tier 4 support Provide weekly status reports to the Network Engineering Team Lead Collaborate with Sr. Network Engineers on technical solutions and architecture Provide technical leadership and collaborative consulting on the Engineering Review Board, and the Change Advisory Board Continually enhance the performance of the Engineering team, Corps environment and Operational support through continual process improvement, automation, full utilization of existing tool sets, and recommendations for new tools Develop or analyze requirements in a Requirements Traceability Matrix, design and develop solution options in a Systems Engineering Plan, provide test plans, develop implementation plans including integration with existing systems in the production environment, provide engineering support through transition to operations and "Early Life" of new or upgraded systems/services in production, provide tools, processes and procedures for monitoring/performance measurement, event detection, problem identification and remediation, and troubleshooting assistance as needed after deployment In collaboration with the Government Engineer, bring proposed changes to the Change Advisory Board Perform detailed market research, develop Bills of Materials for Government consumption Report all project status to the associated Government Engineer, Contractor Project Manager, and Engineering Leadership, etc. Document Network architecture, including network port connectivity, and design choices of the associated applications/services (Low Level Design, High Level Design) Integrate Network systems into the enterprise Configuration Management Database Provide secure, reliable, and high performing configurations of the Network environments Other duties as assigned Additional Skills & Qualifications* REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Secret Clearance required prior to start Engineer will possess a CISSP or CASP certification Engineer will possess a Cisco professional-level certification (CCNP) Working technical knowledge of network control protocols (QOS, PfR, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP) and security protocols (SSH, HTTPS, AAA, IPSec) Strong knowledge of IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, BGP) Understanding of WAN/LAN transport technologies (Ethernet, DMVPN, MPLS) Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience PREFERRED QUALFICATIONS: Prior USACE experience Experience with enterprise WAN deployments Experience working in a DoD environment Experience with DOD Architect Framework (DODAF) Experience with F5 Experience with IPv6 Experience with Cloud connectivity Experience with NSX Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.