Senior Network Engineer

Title: Sr. Network Engineer
Location: Remote (Preference for candidates located in Silver Springs, MD)
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust
Travel: 0–10%

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for Federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions—we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.

RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability (R.I.V.A.). They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one—all while building a career that lasts.

Program Overview

RIVA Solutions supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the NOAA Enterprise IT Services (NEITS) contract, delivering mission-critical enterprise IT, telecommunications, and network services that enable NOAA’s operational and scientific mission nationwide.

The NEITS program supports enterprise infrastructure operations, telecommunications systems, and secure network services connecting research facilities, mission centers, and data environments across the country. Successful execution of this program requires disciplined contract administration, financial oversight, and governance to ensure compliance, cost control, and operational continuity within a complex federal IT environment.

Position Overview

RIVA Solutions is seeking a Sr. Network Engineering specialist to provide technical engineering and operations support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the NEITS program. This role directly supports NOAA’s N-Wave mission—an enterprise high-performance network connecting research centers, observational platforms, and mission operations across the nation.

This role supports program analysts, program managers, and telecommunications/network engineering teams. The selected candidate will demonstrate ability to combine network knowledge with hands-on technical skills to support both projects and O&M tasks. Successful applicants are expected to possess foundational-to-intermediate technical understanding of network engineering concepts, configure products, troubleshoot issues, and support improvements through engineering architecture and design sessions across the N-Wave mission.

This position is ideal for someone already knowledgeable and familiar with the NEITS N-Wave program, familiar with the NOAA NESDIS mission, and, comfortable working on a technical engineering team while being self-starter to execute operational tasks with only minimal supervision.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide Project Support (including Remote Projects): Server/Systems/Network infrastructure implementation projects, providing:
  • Network engineering technical input and hands-on services, as needed.
  • CO-OPS Chesapeake MLAN Migration Planning, including client install scheduling, deployment verifications, and development of technical documents such as port mapping, operating procedures, visio diagrams, ICDs, etc.
  • Ability to identify technical risks and assist in recommending and/or developing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Project scoping support for client-requested new services, including requirements elicitation, timelines,
  • Coordination of internal meetings with technical and program stakeholders, including agendas, meeting minutes, and action item tracking.
• Track and manage N-Wave program milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and operational timelines.
• Provide technical input on Requests for Quotes