🚀 Network Engineer 4 - Springfield, VA with Security Clearance

Network Engineer 4 - Springfield, VA with Security Clearance

Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve network outages and system failures.
• Perform log analysis to determine root causes of network and application issues.
• Assist with network performance tuning and optimization.
• Provide mentorship and training to Tier 1 and Tier 2 staff.
• Lead and manage day‑to‑day NOC operations during assigned shifts.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Networking teams, Microsoft leadership, and on‑shift personnel.
• Ensure smooth shift transitions through documented pass‑down briefings.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process improvements.
• Work directly with vendors and architects for high‑level issue resolution.
• Support two‑shift coverage for continuous monitoring and operations.
• Meet with customers to capture specific requirements and support technical strategies.
• Assist in infrastructure design and deployment activities.
• Deliver technical presentations and develop documentation for customer systems.
• Configure network devices via CLI, deploy patches, and optimize Layer 2/3 protocols.
• Integrate cloud technologies (e.g., ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual Networks) with on‑prem infrastructure.
• Manage network security and traffic across the environment using advanced methodologies.
• Support WAN/Internet transport and routing technologies such as BGP, MPLS, and SD‑WAN (Juniper preferred).
• Apply expertise in Layer 1‑3 technologies and cloud orchestration tools.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship; active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or related discipline.
• 7+ years progressive experience in network engineering, with strong knowledge of Layer 1‑3, MPLS, SD‑WAN, BGP, and cloud networking.
• Experience with network design, deployment, and troubleshooting in complex enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in configuring Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with ITIL concepts, ticketing, and monitoring toolsets.
• CompTIA Network+ and CCNA or equivalent certifications preferred; CCNP, Azure Administrator, or security certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Military Reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.