Lead Network Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) network infrastructure for VistA, the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) AWS environment, and the VA Wide Area Network (WAN). The role will lead the network engineering team and plan, design, implement, maintain, and evaluate enterprise networks supporting VistA and cloud-hosted VA systems. The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the work of the network engineering team, overseeing day-to-day operations, assigning and prioritizing tasks, and providing technical guidance.
• Design, implement, and maintain the VistA network infrastructure in support of VA and federal government IT standards.
• Provide ongoing network operational support and maintenance of the VAEC AWS cloud environment and the VA WAN, following security standards and best practices.
• Oversee the design and implementation of the network architecture, and plan how new network resources and applications, including connectivity to cloud resources, will exist on the network.
• Plan, support, and evaluate complex existing network systems, and recommend the resources required to maintain or expand service levels.
• Perform network capacity planning, and provide monthly metrics for network availability, bandwidth usage, and other metrics as requested.
• Monitor and maintain network interfaces and performance, troubleshoot issues, and make modifications and enhancements to optimize uptime and security.
• Handle escalated network problems, questions, and requests, and work with other IS groups and cross-functional IT teams to resolve network issues.
• Develop technical standards and interface applications, and identify and evaluate new products, technologies, and implementation strategies.
• Plan and perform network equipment OS and version upgrades.
• Use network management tools to discover, map, and maintain the network, and keep network diagrams, procedures, and related documentation up to date.
• Support compliance with government security and operational standards.
• Apply SAFe/Agile principles to plan and deliver network engineering tasks in an iterative environment.
• Manage customer relationships, interface with internal and external customers and vendors to determine system needs, and present network designs, changes, and status to the client and stakeholders.

Requirements

• VetsEZ is seeking a Project Analyst / Project Manager to support a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) government IT contract delivering system network infrastructure. The role will coordinate, track, report on, and manage project deliverables, schedules, risks, and Agile delivery for the network infrastructure team, working closely with the government Project Manager and external technical leads.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project coordination between the VetsEZ team and the government Project Manager.
• Oversee, track, and report on project deliverables and work products to ensure compliance with contract requirements and timelines.
• Manage team schedules, deliverables, and software acquisitions.
• Create, apply, and maintain tools to track program, project, and task performance data, including cost, schedule, and performance data.
• Create routine and ad hoc reports, and present analytical findings orally and in writing using narrative and graphic forms.
• Coordinate with external technical leads and stakeholders to align project objectives and technical solutions for system network infrastructure work.
• Serve as Scrum Master for the team, supporting and implementing SAFe/Agile practices, including planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Organize and maintain Jira to support backlog management, operational efficiency, and team collaboration.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as necessary.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular status reports to internal and government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to resolve issues and keep work aligned with project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Experience as a Project Analyst or Project Manager supporting government IT contracts.
• Experience creating, applying, and maintaining tools to track cost, schedule, and performance data, and creating routine and ad hoc reports.
• Ability to present analytical findings orally and in writing using narrative and graphic forms.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with system network infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience with SAFe/Agile frameworks and practices.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and coordination skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners. Additional

Qualifications

• Experience serving as Scrum Master and organizing Jira to support team workflows, backlog management, and reporting.
• Experience managing software acquisitions for technical teams.
• PMP, SAFe, or Agile certification.
• An active Public Trust clearance or higher.
• Experience using AI tools (for example, Microsoft 365 Copilot) to draft status reports, summarize meetings and action items, and analyze schedule and performance data, with the analyst verifying accuracy before release.
• Experience using AI tools to support Agile delivery, such as drafting user stories, refining backlogs, and preparing sprint and program increment summaries.
• Familiarity with secure and responsible AI use in federal environments, including using only agency-approved AI tools, never entering sensitive VA or contract data into unapproved tools, and following VA and federal AI guidance.
• Experience supporting VA or other federal healthcare IT programs.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Matching
• Corporate Laptop
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Training opportunities
• Remote opportunity Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
• Experience as a Network Engineer supporting government IT contracts, including network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading and directing the work of other network engineers, including overseeing day-to-day team operations.
• Experience in network planning, engineering, and architecture, including capacity planning and evaluating new network products.
• Experience with AWS cloud networking and wide area networks, including providing connectivity to cloud resources.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining network diagrams using industry-standard tools, and in using network management tools to discover and map the network.
• Demonstrated experience working in SAFe/Agile environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to non-technical stakeholders and managing customer and vendor relationships. Additional

Qualifications

• Experience supporting VistA systems and networks.
• Experience supporting the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and the VA WAN.
• An active Public Trust clearance or higher.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools (for example, GitHub Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot) to draft network configurations, automation scripts, and documentation and to analyze monitoring data, including validating AI-generated output in a test environment before deployment.
• Experience establishing team practices for AI-assisted network engineering, including review and testing standards and guidance on when AI-generated configurations can be used in production.
• Familiarity with secure and responsible AI use in federal environments, including using only agency-approved AI tools, never entering network configurations, credentials, or sensitive VA data into unapproved tools, and following VA and federal AI guidance.
• Experience supporting VA or other federal healthcare IT environments.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Matching
• Corporate Laptop
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Training opportunities
• Remote opportunity Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.