Senior Network Engineer - Europe

Job description

### About Us AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future. AGE Solutions is looking to hire a Senior Network Engineer for the European Region. The Senior Network Engineer – Europe serves as the technical lead for enterprise LAN, WLAN, and WAN infrastructure for our DoD customer across the European region. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining mission-critical network infrastructure, resolving complex network issues, developing network standards, and ensuring compliance with government policies. The position serves as the primary technical advisor for network operations and collaborates with government personnel, vendors, and technical teams to support secure, reliable, and high-performing healthcare networks. **Responsibilities Include:** - Lead the design, implementation, administration, and support of enterprise LAN/WLAN/WAN environments. - Serve as the regional technical subject matter expert and primary escalation point for network operations. - Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and network performance issues across all OSI layers. - Configure and support Cisco networking equipment, firewalls, VPNs, IDS, and network security solutions. - Monitor network performance using SolarWinds Orion, Armis, Ansible, and other enterprise management tools. - Develop and maintain network standards, procedures, technical documentation, and change management records. - Ensure compliance with DoD, DHA, and European Regional Command policies and cybersecurity requirements. - Provide technical leadership, customer support, and coordination with government and contractor teams. **Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:** - 5+ years of directly related network engineering experience. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are required. - Must have and maintain a current DoD Secret clearance. - Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare information systems or other large-scale, mission-critical enterprise network environments. - Advanced knowledge of enterprise LAN, WLAN, and WAN design, implementation, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization. - Expertise with Cisco networking technologies, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, SolarWinds Orion, Armis, and Ansible. - Strong knowledge of enterprise networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SNMP, VPNs, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and network security best practices. - Experience diagnosing and resolving complex routing, switching, and network performance issues across all layers of the OSI model. - Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and enterprise cybersecurity frameworks. - Experience developing and maintaining network standards, technical documentation, change management processes, and operational procedures. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with government personnel, technical teams, and stakeholders. - Ability to support multiple priorities, lead technical initiatives, and serve as the senior technical escalation point for network operations. **Location:** - This position is based in Ramstein, Germany and is primarily performed in an office or government facility supporting enterprise network operations. - Approximately 50% travel to customer sites or data centers within the European Region may be required. **Work Environment and Physical Demand:** - The role requires prolonged computer use, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and occasional bending, climbing, or working in telecommunications spaces to install or maintain network equipment. - Participation in after-hours maintenance and on-call support may be required to ensure continuous operation of mission-critical network infrastructure. The projected salary range for this position is $125,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications. **At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success.** Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally. - **26 Days Paid Leave:** Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it. - **Performance Bonuses:** Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact. - **401(k) with Match:** We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting. - **Financial Protection:** Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents. - **Health Benefits:** Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs. - **Parental Leave:** 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters. - **Military Differential Pay:** We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving. - **Professional Growth:** Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right. - **Shared Success:** In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create. **At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.**