Network Engineer

Company: KaylaTek
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Come join our growing team with a 21st Century Vision! At KaylaTek, we understand that the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ. Our focus is not just on jobs, but on building and enhancing your career through ongoing professional development, training, and high quality of life. Our team members choose KaylaTek for a number of reasons including our competitive compensation and benefit packages, dedication to education, as well as our outstanding service. Our Grow Strong Vision encompasses a place for employees to grow, learn and feel a sense of belonging, not just a place to work. JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the Enterprise Achitecture and System Engineering area and the Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) Boundary task order work within the AFNCR. The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for information systems for Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR missions to include the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), and other locations, leased spaces, and alternate sites. SHIFT: Day LOCATION: Candidate will travel between Pentagon (Arlington, VA) and Joint Base Andrews (MD). Primary work center is the Pentagon. CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: CompTIA Security CE or IAT Level II equivalent and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Final Secret at a minimum PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The network engineer would be responsible for: Perform engineering for new circuit installations, modifications, and deactivations. Design and coordinate the installation and acceptance testing of the system network. Monitors network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options. Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network; performs cost/benefit studies of network configurations and recommends enhancements; Directs acquisition, installation, and testing of network hardware; advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations; and isolates, resolves, or circumvents network problems. May provide daily supervision and direction to support staff. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Active, Final DOD Secret Clearance Active DoD 8570 IAT II certification (ex. Security). Active CCNA Minimum/General Experience: Eight years (8) experience analyzing, identifying, and resolving complex network hardware, circuit, and transmission logic problems. Experience in the design, installation and acceptance testing of complex high-speed networks. Applies the principles of assessing and analyzing network transmission application to resolve reported malfunctions. Minimum Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance No degree, 11 years' relevant and progressive experience; Excellent communications skills. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER KaylaTek is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire. KaylaTek participates in the DHS e-Verify program. KaylaTek also conducts background checks (criminal, education, prior employment and professional certifications/licensing) on all candidates post offer though PROScreening LLC. The Air Force National Capital Regional (AFNCR) IT Services Contract also requires pre-employment drug testing and annual drug testing for all hires to work on contract with the Air Force. This is at no cost the candidate/employee

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