Senior Network Engineer

<h3> <i aria-hidden="true"></i> General information </h3> Requisition # R63464 Locations International-Germany-Kaiserslautern Posting Date 09/29/2025 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time <h3> <i aria-hidden="true"></i> Description &amp; Requirements </h3> Transform the future of federal services with MANTECH! Join a vibrant, energetic team committed to enhancing national security and public services through innovative tech. Since 1968, we’ve partnered with Federal Civilian sectors to deliver impactful solutions. Engage in exciting projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Ignite your career and drive change. Your journey starts now—innovate and excel with MANTECH!<br/> <br/> <em>***This is for a future opportunity***</em><br/> <br/> <p><b>MANTECH </b>seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented <b>Senior Network Engineer </b>to join our team in <b>Kaiserslautern, Germany</b>.</p><p></p><p>This position supports the medical mission of the DoD and ensures that the highly complex and technical requirements related to the network infrastructure are addressed.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Proactively define and establish minimum standards for network access to ensure optimal overall network performance.</p></li><li><p>Serve as a primary consultant to government staff and partners on LAN/WLAN/WAN design, implementation, deployment, and management. Develop, write, and implement network policies, procedures, and best practices for LAN/WLAN/WAN operations</p></li><li><p>Lead and collaborate with technical specialists and external organizations to quickly resolve complex network issues and ensure the network consistently supports the Military Health System (MHS) mission.</p></li><li><p>Resolve deep-level technical issues across all layers of the OSI model, focusing on network and routing protocols.</p></li><li><p>Utilize advanced network administration and diagnostic tools (e.g., Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, Ansible).</p></li><li><p>Employ knowledge of Management Information Blocks (MIB) and MRTG to measure performance, plan capacity, and ensure high network availability with minimum downtime.</p></li><li><p>Enhance and maintain network security by managing the LAN/WLAN – WAN barrier systems to prevent unauthorized access.</p></li><li><p>Configure and manage critical security infrastructure, including network firewalls, VPN devices, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs).</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Basic Qualifications:</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5+ years of related experience, OR completion of a technical/vocational program and 10+ years of related experience; experience within DoD Health Care Information Systems</p></li><li><p>Extensive experience with a wide range of networking protocols and technologies, including (but not limited to): Layer 2/3 Protocols: TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, VRRP, RSTP. Common Services: DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP. WAN Technologies: PPP, HDLC, V.35, RS-449.</p></li><li><p>Clear understanding of IEEE 802 communications and Internet standards (e.g., 802.1d,802.1q,802.1w,802.3,802.