Senior Network Engineer
inSync Staffing
washingthon, DC
Senior Network Engineer
Location: Kings Point, NY (Onsite U.S. Merchant Marine Academy)
Clearance: Public Trust
Employment Type: Contingent (Contract, Possible Direct Hire)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
Start Date Target: March 16, 2026
Role Summary
The Network Engineer III will provide comprehensive network engineering support at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York. This role supports a broad range of programs and covers the full system engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and ongoing operations.
The position requires advanced technical expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to handle complex and occasionally unusual network challenges. The engineer will serve in a lead capacity, providing technical direction and guidance to junior engineers while working closely with customers, functional managers, and occasionally senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall network engineering support across multiple programs and environments
Design, implement, troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain enterprise networks
Configure, test, and maintain LAN, WAN, DMZ, and wireless network infrastructures
Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex network issues using structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Support the full system engineering lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and implementation
Evaluate and recommend new network technologies to enhance existing capabilities
Establish technical objectives and independently determine methods to achieve them
Ensure project schedules and performance requirements are met
Create, maintain, and update comprehensive technical documentation for networks, applications, and appliances
Apply NIST and FISMA standards within a government operating environment
Establish and recommend changes to technical policies and procedures
Serve as a technical lead, providing direction, mentoring, and training to less experienced network engineers
Coordinate technical activities with customers, cross-functional teams, and management
Required Technical Skills
Hands-on experience implementing and administering network devices in a structured environment, including policy configuration and maintenance
Cisco switching and routing configuration experience
LAN, WAN, DMZ, and wireless networking
Wireless network design, planning, optimization, and deployment
Aruba wireless architecture, including Wireless and Network Access Control
Firewall and VPN configuration, management, and analysis
Network access security tools
Nutanix Prism and Acropolis hypervisor management
Microsoft Server Active Directory and Group Policy management
PowerShell scripting and implementation
Level 2 and Level 3 support in Windows Server and Windows 11 environments
Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and network optimization skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
(Only included where explicitly stated in the notes)
Experience working in a government environment using NIST and FISMA frameworks
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor s degree in a related field
5 7 years of hands-on network engineering experience
Ability to handle complex, infrequent, and non-routine technical issues
Demonstrated ability to work independently while providing guidance to junior staff
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries
Certifications (Minimum One Required):
CCNA or CCNP
ITIL v3
Security & Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Must have resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
About the Team / Company
This role supports Leidos work as the prime contractor for the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The engineer will operate onsite at the Academy s headquarters in Kings Point, NY, contributing directly to mission-critical infrastructure supporting government and academic operations.