Date Posted: 01/14/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 495627
Industry: Government
Job Title: Lead Network Engineer
Job Location: Boston, MA, USA, 02116
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Monday to Friday between 9 AM to 5 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 6
Min Hourly Rate($): 65.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 75.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: BGP, Cabling, CCIE, Cisco, Construction, EIGRP, Infrastructure, Network Planning, Networking, Routing
Experience Desired: Cisco product line (5+ yrs); VXLAN, EIGRP, and BGP expertise (5+ yrs); Cabling and infrastructure installations (5+ yrs); Network equipment placement (5+ yrs); Network policies and procedures; Long-term network planning and implementation strategies (5+ yrs); Experience coordinating, implementing, and supporting data communication systems (8+ yrs); Knowledge of Network products, services, protocols, and standards (8+ yrs)
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Required Certifications/Licenses: CCIE written and practical
Job Description
***Only qualified Lead Network Engineer candidates located in the Boston , MA area will be considered due to the position requiring an on-site presence***
Preferred Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or Telecommunications
Required Certification:
• Person must be a CCIE written and practical
Preferred Certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Required Skills and Experience:
• Experience coordinating, implementing, and supporting data communication systems
• Cisco product line
• VXLAN, EIGRP, and BGP expertise
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Rapid diagnosis of network issues
• Effective resolution and communication to technical and non-technical users
• Installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network equipment
• Knowledge of Network products, services, protocols, and standards
• Knowledge of Teleprocessing and data communications concepts
• Experience monitoring network activity to identify and resolve performance or reliability issues
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and timely technical documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors to resolve circuit or hardware issues
• Experience planning and coordinating
• Network equipment placement
• Cabling and infrastructure installations
• Site visits and walkthroughs
• Assessing existing network infrastructure and making recommendations
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to work sites and respond to emergencies or special events as needed
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Lead or senior-level experience overseeing network operations or projects
• Experience evaluating and recommending networking solutions for: New construction projects; New facilities or locations
• Experience developing or contributing to: Network policies and procedures; Long-term network planning and implementation strategies
• Familiarity with: Vendor management and procurement processes; Network upgrades and lifecycle planning
• Experience working in a multi-site or enterprise network environment
• Ongoing professional development through continuing education or training in networking technologies
The Lead Network Administrator oversees the coordination and implementation of data communication systems, ensuring the efficient operation of the Authority's network infrastructure. In addition to troubleshooting and overseeing network equipment maintenance, the Lead Network Administrator conducts research on network products and services, develops policies and procedures, and produces documentation of network problems. This role also involves evaluating new networking equipment and providing guidance on network implementation for new construction projects and locations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in coordinating and implementing data communication systems
• Troubleshoot or problem solve. Quickly and correctly diagnose problems, know how best to fix them, and effectively communicate the solution to either co-workers or end-users
• Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of network equipment
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards for network procurement and development efforts
• Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Authority’s Data-Communications network by monitoring activity to ensure timely identification of problems
• Effectively communicate with Data-Communication vendors to facilitate the resolution of circuit or hardware problems.
• Produce clear, concise, and timely documentation of all network problems
• Maintain current knowledge of teleprocessing-network concepts and hardware alternatives through continuing education and training
• Plan and coordinate the movement, placement, installation and cabling of data communications equipment
• Assist in the development of the Authority’s direction for telecommunication implementation of total network services
• Assist in conducting site visits and walkthroughs to assess network infrastructure. Provide recommendations based on evaluations and collaborate with the network team or manager to address logistical needs during visits
• Evaluate new construction projects and new locations for network recommendations and implementation
• Plan and coordinate the movement, placement, installation, and cabling of data communications equipment
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and to assist at emergencies and/or events as needed
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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