Senior Network Engineer - TS / SCI eligible

Senior Network Engineer

Location : Washington, DC - Onsite

Clearance Requirement : Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Salary Range : $145,000 to $155,000 (based on experience)

Who We Are

At RCG, we're more than just a federal contracting company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators. Proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work, we are committed to building a culture where people can grow, contribute, and thrive while delivering exceptional IT services to government clients.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations for a large federal agency in Washington, DC. This position requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and involves working onsite within a secure government facility. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of LAN / WAN environments, network performance optimization, and security compliance.

What You'll Do

• Administer, operate, and maintain network devices, including routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls.
• Provide network operational support, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with System Owners, ISSOs, and SMEs across network, security, and virtualization disciplines.
• Design, build, and implement scalable, fault-tolerant LAN / WAN architectures.
• Configure and optimize network connectivity for front-end and back-end components.
• Analyze customer requirements and develop integrated IT and network solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation, reports, and network topology records.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues using diagnostic and monitoring tools.
• Lead testing, installation, and integration of new network systems and upgrades.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network support personnel.
• Research and evaluate emerging network technologies to enhance operational capabilities.
• Support system security accreditation and compliance activities.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Implement automation and proactive monitoring to ensure SLA compliance and high availability.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

Why You'll Love Working Here

Equal Opportunity Statement

RCG, Inc. does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation / gender identity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.