Lead Network Engineer III (Senior) - U.S. Citizenship Required

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

ZenPoint Solutions LLC (“ZenPoint Solutions”) is a rapidly expanding Information Technology (IT) services company in the federal sector. We foster a thriving, ambitious work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and a positive company culture. We invite you to join our team and help us shape a dynamic future as we deliver innovative solutions to address the nation's most critical IT missions.

Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance at the level required by the Government. An active clearance is not required at the time of hire; however, the ability to be adjudicated as clearable is mandatory for this position.

Work Location: Washington D.C.

Work Schedule (Hybrid): Requires up to three (3) days onsite at the customer's facility and two (2) remote day; Schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the customer and may be adjusted without prior notice

Position Overview: One of our federal customers is seeking a highly experienced Senior Lead Network Engineer to provide strategic and technical leadership for enterprise network initiatives, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity. This role oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of LANs, WANs, and communications systems, while managing resources, budgets, and staffing to meet project objectives.

The Senior Lead Network Engineer collaborates with client teams to assess requirements, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive workflow efficiencies. This position also supervises technical staff, ensures interoperability and integration across network systems, and supports mission-critical operations through seamless, secure network services.

This position is contingent upon the successful award of a government contract and subsequent government approval.

Requirements:

• Direct and oversee network activities, with overall responsibility for financial management, methodologies, and staffing to ensure all technical requirements are met
• Plan, design, and implement enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, communications systems, and supporting infrastructure
• Collaborate with client personnel to identify voice, data, and video communications requirements and conduct system-level assessments
• Research, evaluate, and recommend network technologies, protocols, and applications suitable for the client environment
• Support the customer's mission by ensuring seamless, secure connectivity to all endpoints within the infrastructure
• Plan, acquire, deploy, operate, and maintain network equipment and related technologies, including firewalls and Internet access tools
• Analyze interoperability, implementation, and integration issues related to network topology, deployment strategies, operations, and management using network design tools and techniques
• Develop and implement network designs to support e-commerce and electronic data interchange (EDI) functions
• Optimize network topologies and site configurations for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Perform modeling and analysis across physical, data, control, and higher-order protocol layers and develop or prototype network/communications systems
• Evaluate network characteristics and provide recommendations for procurement, removal, or modification of network components
• Supervise, mentor, and guide team members to achieve project and operational objectives

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a United States Citizen and present proof of Citizenship, if selected
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 12–15 years of progressive experience in network engineering, systems administration, or a related technical field as an individual contributor
• 3–5 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role with responsibilities similar to this position
• Foundational IT certification, such as CompTIA A+, Security+, or Network+
• Advanced, role-specific certification within their functional area, such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE

Company Benefits: We take care of your well-being here at ZenPoint Solutions! Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. We also offer group and voluntary life insurance for financial security, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to provide peace of mind in case of unexpected illness or injury. You'll have the option to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching contributions to save for the future. We also offer flexible spending accounts to help manage medical and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis. On top of that, you'll enjoy a generous paid leave policy, including federal holidays, to maintain a healthy work-life balance. To help you grow in your career, we offer professional development opportunities and a tuition assistance program.

Commitment to Equality: At ZenPoint Solutions, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.