About The Role

Connected Logistics is recruiting for a Senior Network Engineer to support the Defense Health Agency. The Senior Network Engineer for Europe supports the medical mission of the DoD and ensures that the highly complex and technical requirements related to the infrastructure are addressed. The Senior Network Engineer for Europe is a key personnel, and identifies and resolves larger, more complex LAN/WLAN/WAN network problems and issues, researches network‑level problems using network management tools and is responsible for providing high‑level installation, configuration, documentation, management and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN communication equipment for all DHA networked facilities within Europe.

Contingent on contract award

Contingent on contract award.

What You’ll Get To Do

Serve as the regional point of contact for network issues, configuration management and communications interconnection, addressing, and multi‑protocol routing and network management.
Advise and consult with government staff, agencies and other contractor representatives involved with LAN/WLAN/WAN design, network implementation, network deployment, and network management to ensure the LAN/WLAN/WAN adequately supports the MHS mission and provides optimal performance. Interface with and lead Network Specialists and internal or external organizations to resolve LAN/WLAN/WAN issues.
Resolve technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools such as Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, and Ansible. Understand Management Information Blocks (MIB) and MRTG to measure, plan, and execute methodologies to ensure high performance levels and minimum downtime.
Increase LAN/WLAN/WAN security by maintaining the barrier systems that prevent unauthorized access to MTF systems. Configure network firewalls, VPN devices, and IDSs.
Provide written recommendations to field personnel by changing network‑level operations or enhancing the network (tuning or upgrade), and document the change via a ticket, a written standard, or an update to existing standards, coordinating with the NetMOD Network Standards Team.
Study vendor products to determine which components and configurations best meet DoD and MTF requirements in the Europe region. Establish and implement LAN/WLAN/WAN procedures and standards to ensure compliance with DoD, DHA, and DHA European Regional Command objectives and policies. Communicate with key customers on the status of all network support requests.
Continuously evaluate and resolve complex technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model using diagnostics and network administration tools.
Provide proactive input on policies and issues related to standardization and write policies and procedures that identify best‑practice solutions necessary for operations in support of the LAN/WLAN/WAN.
Define and establish minimum standards related to LAN/WLAN/WAN access and its impact on overall network operations. Lead or participate in other projects and support as needed.

Must be able to travel to various locations across Europe such as Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, a technical degree or related discipline, and five years of directly related experience; or successful completion of a certified Technical or Vocational School and 10 years of directly related experience gained through progressively higher levels of complexity.
IAM level III or equivalent certification, examples include CISM & CISSP.
CISCO CE: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds.
Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems is required.
Mastery of networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC, V.35, RS‑449.
Clear understanding of 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.5, 802.10, 802.11, 802.3u, 803.2, and 802.3z communications and Internet standards.
Experience with synchronous and asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, and other communication media used by the DoD and DHA.
Experience with OTDR, cable testers, network sniffers and EIA/TIA cable standards and specifications.
Mastery of routed, switched and shared LAN environments that operate current supported versions of Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX and OpenVMS, and employ routers, switches, terminal servers, and various local and long‑haul WAN connectivity.
Effective communication with a broad audience, including government officials, medical professionals and highly specialized technical personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Experience with Zero Trust Architectures and Methodologies is desired.

Total Rewards Statement

We believe in fairness and clarity throughout our hiring process. The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 USD. This is a good‑faith range based on factors such as your experience, geographic location, and any applicable contractual requirements, and may vary slightly.

Beyond salary, we provide a robust benefits package and encourage ongoing professional development, because your growth and well‑being matter to us. We’re excited to support you in building a rewarding career with us!

Connected Logistics respects the need for confidentiality for all applicants.

Connected Logistics offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, and generous Paid Time Off.

EOE/Disability/Veterans

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