{"id":1753911,"url":"https://alion.io/job/quantum-sky-network-engineer","title":"Network Engineer","company":{"id":3854380,"name":"Quantum Sky","domain":"quantumsky.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/quantum-sky","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Networking","role_family":"Networking","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Suitland, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":125000,"max":150000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":150000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"OSPF","optional":false},{"name":"VMWare","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-03T09:54:52Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-03","last_verified_at":"2026-10-05T01:03:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Description\nQuantum Sky is searching for aNetwork Engineer to support a Government Program Management Office in Suitland, Maryland.\nResponsibilities:\nPerform Network Engineering services enabling network management for a global system from network design through implementation, configuration, maintenance, and sustainment.\nEnsure customer requirements align with architecture designs and work closely with service delivery group to implement network upgrades, modernization efforts, equipment refresh support, and new network turn-ups.\nPerform troubleshooting of complex network issues and implement corrective actions via installation, testing, evaluation, and coordination with other departments. \nContinuously review existing WAN for performance, optimization, resilience, and security risks. Identify problem areas and develop solutions (feasibility/cost studies).\nAssist with development, review, and preparation of briefing materials, reports, and other project documentation. Coordinate responses to multiple periodic reports.\nProvide input to department strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. Provide a leadership role for the work group in application of network engineering demands.\nExpect some travel (10-15%) to local, CONUS, and OCONUS locations.\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor’s Degree in IT field or related technical discipline (cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, data science, software engineering, etc.).\nEight (8) or more years of overall IT experience, with at least four (4) years as a Network Engineer supporting Government customers.\nMust have active Cisco CCNA certification in accordance with DODM 8140.03 Foundational Qualification requirements for Network Operations Work Role (Advanced).\nExtensive knowledge of enterprise WAN/LAN, OSPF, routers, switches, firewalls, cabling, cryptographic equipment (e.g., TACLANE encryptors), QoS, VPNs, COOP disaster recovery, and related physical hardware.\nExperience in protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network and cybersecurity measures.\nExperience with Cisco network/firewall devices and the Cisco UCS switching fabric.\nExperience with virtualization and network mgt software (VMWare, SolarWinds, etc).\nHigh proficiency with specialized test equipment and network analysis/management tools to analyze network characteristics.\nExcellent communication, time management, organization, and customer service skills (written and oral); able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates through a variety of remote support capabilities (ticketing, phone, email, RAS, etc.).\nDesired:\nFamiliarity with DOD and/or U.S. Navy organizations and functional missions.\nExperience planning, deploying, and maintaining cloud architectures, with emphasis on integrating on-premesis infrastructure with hybrid cloud environments.\nOther applicable IT certifications, such as CCNP, MCSA/MCSE, CISSP, etc.\nClearance:\nCurrent active TS/SCI clearance (Tier 5 investigation) as reported in DISS.\nLocation:\nWork is 100% on-site in Suitland, MD\nAbout Quantum Sky\nCompensation:\nCompensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $125,000 and $150,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.\nBenefits:\nHighlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.\nThe world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.\nAt Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?\nQuantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4576,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Parental leave","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-03T09:54:52Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":22,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-04T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":150000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/quantum-sky-network-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/quantum-sky-network-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-05T02:37:55Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3574,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1426,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-06T00:00:00Z"}}}