Terms:  Fulltime, remote

 This position is contingent upon contract award. Start date and employment are subject to contract award and funding. 

About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

Chartis is seeking a Network Senior Engineer / Team Lead to provide advanced network engineering expertise and technical leadership in support of a large, complex enterprise environment. This role is responsible for overseeing network operations, leading troubleshooting efforts, supporting infrastructure modernization initiatives, and coordinating with enterprise stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance network services.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep networking knowledge, experience prioritizing operational demands, and the ability to guide teams through outage response, system improvements, and network rollouts in accordance with Government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource and team lead for network engineering activities, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Prioritize and manage network outages, projects, and operational tasks to ensure continuity of services and timely resolution
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair network infrastructure issues across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
• Design, implement, and maintain operational network systems in alignment with Government standards, security requirements, and best practices
• Apply deep knowledge of network principles, protocols, and architecture to optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate closely with network and systems engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve recurring, trending, or developmental network issues
• Support cloud engineering initiatives, including migration strategies, connectivity, and integration with enterprise environments
• Coordinate with enterprise network engineering teams across the broader DHS ecosystem, including data center environments
• Review Infrastructure Change Control Board (ICCB) packages and provide technical recommendations to ensure coordinated and successful implementation
• Support planning and execution of network rollouts, upgrades, and modernization efforts
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure compliance with applicable security, configuration management, and change control policies

•  Minimum five (5) years of detailed technical experience in network engineering or a related field within the last seven (7) years
• Proven experience leading or supporting enterprise-level network operations and infrastructure
• Strong expertise in network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Experience coordinating outage response and balancing competing operational priorities
• Experience working within formal change management and configuration control processes
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and stakeholder groups
• Experience supporting or integrating cloud-based network solutions
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• · Experience supporting large federal or enterprise network environments
• Familiarity with DHS enterprise networking concepts and data center operations
• Experience with ICCB processes and coordinated network rollouts
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or cloud networking certifications)

Why Join Chartis Federal?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.