Network Services Engineer III

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Network Services Engineer III with Secret Clearance for an Onsite Assignment at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Network Services Engineer III position at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA.

The ideal candidate will possess an active Secret Clearance and have at least 6 years of relevant professional experience in network planning, implementation, and support, with in-depth knowledge of network protocols, infrastructure, and security principles.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Network Services Engineer III with Secret Clearance for a role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. The Network Services Engineer will provide expert guidance and support in managing complex networked systems that handle the secure transmission of voice, data, and video information. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, infrastructure, performance monitoring, and cybersecurity practices to ensure the reliable and secure delivery of network services.

Job Description: The Contractor shall advise and support activities related to the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and management of networked systems. These systems are critical to the secure and efficient transmission of voice, data, and video communications. The role requires strong technical expertise in network infrastructure and cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and recommending network requirements.
• Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure.
• Analyzing network workload.
• Monitoring network capacity and performance.
• Diagnosing and resolving network problems.
• Recommending network backup and recovery procedures.
• Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services.
  
  

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance.
• 6 years of relevant professional experience in network engineering/services.
• Proven experience in network planning, implementation, and support.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, infrastructure, and security principles.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
• Proficiency with network operating systems and hardware.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network , CISSP).
  
  

Details

• Job Title: Network Services Engineer III
• Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
• Clearance Requirement: Secret Clearance
• Assignment Type: Full-time, Onsite
• Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000/year