Serve as the CONUS SME and lead technical authority for LAN/WLAN/WAN operations at military hospitals. Provide enterprise engineering, complex troubleshooting across OSI layers, design and modernization guidance, DoD/DHA compliance, firewall/VPN/IDS/IPS/Zero Trust support, performance optimization, stakeholder interfacing, policy development, and mentor network engineering staff.
Computer World Service, Corp. (CWS) is seeking a highly qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) to perform as the Senior Network Engineer to provide network (i.e. local, wireless, and wide area network) sustainment and deployment support services to military hospitals and clinics located throughout the Continental United States (CONUS). Acts as the lead technical authority for CONUS network operations, providing enterprise-level engineering, escalation support, and architectural guidance for DHA network infrastructure.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Serve as primary CONUS and global SME for LAN/WLAN/WAN operations
- Lead resolution of complex network issues across all OSI layers
- Provide advanced configuration, installation, and troubleshooting support
- Guide network design, implementation, and modernization initiatives
- Interface with Government, CSPs, GSPs, and external stakeholders
- Develop standards, policies, and technical procedures
- Perform performance analysis and proactive network optimization
- Ensure compliance with DoD/DHA security and architecture requirements
- Support firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust implementations
- Mentor and lead network engineering staff
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree + 5 years relevant experience or 10 years equivalent experience
- Possess a mastery level of experience in routed, switched and shared LAN environments that operate such items as current supported versions of Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX and OpenVMS and employ routers, switches, and terminal servers as well as various local and long-haul WAN connectivity. Extensive experience with:
- Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- Network tools (SolarWinds, Ansible, ARMIS)
- Enterprise LAN/WAN environments
- Experience with deployed DoD Systems
- Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems is preferred
Certifications
- IAM Level III (DoD 8570/8140 compliant) – An active CISSP certification is required
- CCNP certification or ability and willingness to obtain this certification
Security Clearance
- Candidates must have active Secret clearance
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
Work Environment: Work is performed in Department of Defense Government facilities, ideally in San Antonio, TX.
Hybrid: Some hybrid work may be approved by the government customer.
Travel: Must reside within commuting distance to a Department of Defense (DoD) hospital.IND1
Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Similar Jobs
Information Technology • Consulting
Serve as cleared senior network SME for DoD medical networks. Lead resolution of complex LAN/WLAN/WAN issues, design and enforce standards, configure firewalls/VPNs/IDS, use SolarWinds/ARMIS/Ansible for diagnostics, advise government stakeholders, lead teams, and support performance, capacity planning, and high-availability across DHA facilities.
Top Skills:
802.10802.11802.1D802.1Q802.1W802.3802.3U802.3Z802.5803.2AnsibleArmisAtmBgpBindCable TestersCcnpCiscoCisspDhcpDnsEia/TiaEigrpEthernetFast EthernetFddiGigabit EthernetHdlcHTTPHttpsIds/IpsMibMrtgNetwork SniffersOpenvmsOptical Time Domain ReflectometerOrion SolarwindsOspfOtdrPppRs-449RstpSmtpSnmpTcp/IpUnixV.35VpnVrrpWindows Active DirectoryXdmZero Trust
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Consumer Web • Productivity • Software • App development • Data Privacy
Build and operate production data pipelines and dimensional models using Spark, SparkSQL, and cloud lakehouse technologies. Own pipelines from requirements through deployment, monitoring, and iteration; improve data quality, lineage, reliability, and cost efficiency. Partner with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and engineers to support datamarts, KPIs, reporting, and analysis. Participate in business-hours on-call rotations and improve runbooks and alerting.
Top Skills:
AirflowC++DatabricksJavaKafkaKinesisMonte CarloPythonScalaSparkSparksqlSQLStructured Streaming
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
Coordinates cyber incident, data breach, and fraud-related cases from client intake through resolution. Manages schedules, stakeholders, vendors, secure data transfers, breach communications, complex datasets, evidence, case documentation, risks, and final reporting. Requires strong client communication, project coordination, analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and attention to detail in a high-pressure service environment.
Top Skills:
Amazon Web Services S3BashJIRAExcelMS OfficePivottablesSharefileSmartsheetVlookup
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
