Lead Network Engineer

VetsEZ

. Lead and direct the network engineering team, overseeing day-to-day operations, assigning and prioritizing tasks, and providing technical guidance .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network engineering, including design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure, particularly in AWS cloud environments. Proven ability to lead teams, manage customer relationships, and ensure compliance with government IT standards.

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Network EngineeringAWS Cloud NetworkingNetwork Design and ImplementationSAFe/Agile MethodologiesTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Network Architecture DesignNetwork Capacity PlanningNetwork TroubleshootingNetwork Management ToolsNetwork Diagram CreationOperational SupportTechnical Standards DevelopmentCloud Resource ConnectivityPerformance MonitoringSecurity Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

VistA Network InfrastructureVAEC AWS Cloud EnvironmentFederal Government IT StandardsWide Area NetworksIS Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and direct the network engineering team, overseeing day-to-day operations, assigning and prioritizing tasks, and providing technical guidance
Design, implement, and maintain VistA network infrastructure in support of VA and federal government IT standards
Provide ongoing network operational support and maintenance of the VAEC AWS cloud environment and VA WAN
Oversee network architecture design and implementation, including connectivity to cloud resources
Plan, support, and evaluate complex existing network systems and recommend resources to maintain or expand service levels
Perform network capacity planning and provide monthly metrics for availability, bandwidth usage, and other requested metrics
Monitor and maintain network interfaces and performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize uptime and security
Handle escalated network problems, questions, and requests, collaborating with IS groups and cross-functional IT teams
Develop technical standards and interface applications; identify and evaluate new products, technologies, and implementation strategies
Plan and perform network equipment OS and version upgrades
Use network management tools to discover, map, and maintain the network; keep diagrams, procedures, and documentation current
Support compliance with government security and operational standards
Apply SAFe/Agile principles to plan and deliver network engineering tasks iteratively
Manage customer relationships and interface with internal/external customers and vendors to determine system needs
Present network designs, changes, and status to clients and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline; eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree
5+ years of experience
Experience as a Network Engineer supporting government IT contracts, including network design, implementation, and troubleshooting
Experience leading and directing the work of other network engineers, including overseeing day-to-day team operations
Experience in network planning, engineering, and architecture, including capacity planning and evaluating new network products
Experience with AWS cloud networking and wide area networks, including providing connectivity to cloud resources
Proficiency in creating and maintaining network diagrams using industry-standard tools, and in using network management tools to discover and map the network
Demonstrated experience working in SAFe/Agile environments
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to non-technical stakeholders and managing customer and vendor relationships
Selected candidates must complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check
Sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
401k with Matching
Corporate Laptop
PTO + Federal Holidays
Training opportunities
Remote opportunity