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title: 'Network Design Engineer Lead at Agile Defense'
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# Network Design Engineer Lead at Agile Defense

- **Company:** Agile Defense
- **Location:** Mclean, VA
- **Compensation:** $150k–$165k
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/agile-defense/857da9ba-80c8-4155-b659-a28390fa524a

## Job description

## About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1811 Job Title: Network Design Engineer Lead Location: Hanover, MD; McLean, VA; Fort Belvoir, VA Clearance Level: Active SECRET required to start, TS preferred Required Certification(s): CCNA or better Cisco cert

Job Description Our Agile Defense team, the premier providers of innovative Information Technology (IT) services and communications support to the Department of War and Federal Agencies, is growing. We’re increasing our team to support the US Army. The program delivers end-to-end EFIS&T services—including survey and design through installation, security, and testing. This work spans NIPR and SIPR networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure, and voice modernization across all CONUS Army installations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware / Software Installation Technician to contribute to technical sites surveys for a critical US Military IT modernization program. In this role, you will serve as a technical teammate, responsible for evaluating infrastructure readiness, documenting requirements for network and system upgrades, and overseeing the installation of hardware and software solutions.

The ideal candidate is a field-proven technician who can expertly navigate military facilities, author and produce detailed Site Survey Reports (SSRs), mentor fellow technicians while interfacing directly with the Project Manager, Program Management Office (PMO) and Government Points of Contact (POCs).

Education and Background

- Active Secret Clearance or higher
- Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time on deployments for CONUS locations

## Responsibilities

- Develop engineering assessments of different configurations including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to customer standards, and for progress in accordance with schedules.
- Coordinate with the Project and/or Program Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction and with the Lead Engineer on network architecture and design decisions.
- The Network Design Engineer makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems installations, prepares milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives.
- The Network Design Engineer will adhere to U.S. Army engineering processes during the development of all submissions; identify additional processes and documentation formats, as necessary submit site specific reports and drawings to Government for review and approval and adhere to the Government’s established process for reviewing, updating, approving, and disseminating Design and Engineering documents.

Years of Experience 10 years

Required Skills

- BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience in a similar role.
- Cisco CCNA certification
- This position requires technical knowledge, skills and experience and the ability to direct technical resources in the completion of assigned tasks to include but not limited to network design upgrades, development of configurations and cutover plans, staging and pre-configuration, execution of the cutover plans, and documentation and system testing
- This position must be experienced and familiar with the design and configuration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks including spanning tree, software defined networking, VLANs, Virtual Network Identifiers (VNI)s, VXLANS, VRFs, Hostnames, OEM equipment from CISCO.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members of different abilities, backgrounds, and skillsets
- Proven ability of delivering products on time or ahead of schedule

## Preferred Skills

- Cisco CCNP and/or CCDP certification
- Passive Optical Networking (PON)
- Familiar with Juniper network equipment and network management
- Cisco Prime
- IT PIE US
- Army network design standards

Working Conditions

- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs; ability to work in confined spaces (server closets, raised floors).

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

## About Agile Defense

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Agile Defense delivers advanced digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions to support critical national security and civilian missions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Enlightenment Capital; last private equity round in November 2022)
- **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: Year not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, National Security, Defense, Civilian Government
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (defense and civilian agencies), B2G (business-to-government)
- **Mission/Purpose**: “Bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility.”

## Products & Services
- **Digital Transformation**: Applying advanced services, capabilities, and solutions securely to enhance mission operations and achieve optimal outcomes.
- **Data Analytics**: Leveraging a data-driven approach to deliver insights that accelerate decision-making.
- **Cyber**: Delivering Cyber Systems and Cyber Operations capabilities to defend against advanced and emerging cyber threats.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $110M (as of latest data); 816 employees ( -7.4% YoY)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 
  - **Investor**: Enlightenment Capital (private equity sponsor)
  - **Partners**: AWS, Microsoft, Atlassian, ServiceNow, Snowflake, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Red Hat, GitLab, and many more.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount declined 7.4% year-over-year, but job postings increased 133.9% year-over-year.
  - Active job postings: 131 (as of Sep 2026).
  - Recognized as Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, and 2026.
  - ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001 certified; CMMI DEV/SVC ML3 appraised.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Certifications & Compliance**: ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001; CMMI ML3; critical for government contracts.
- **Extensive Partner Ecosystem**: Ties with major cloud/platform providers (AWS, Microsoft, ServiceNow, etc.) and security vendors (CrowdStrike, Splunk, Recorded Future).
- **Mission Focus**: Deep expertise in national security and civilian missions, with global presence (North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East).
- **Award-Winning Culture**: Consecutive Washington Post Top Workplaces recognition reinforces employer brand.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling digital transformation, data analytics, and cyber capabilities for U.S. government clients.
- Investing in innovation through “Agile Labs” and research.
- Expanding hiring in key technical areas (Data Scientist, Splunk Architect, Cyber Incident Handler, AI SME).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and “elite teams” working on high-impact national security projects.
- **Work Policy**: Some roles are listed as “Remote – Regular Remote” (e.g., certain positions on Lever job board), but many roles likely require clearance and on-site work.
- **Benefits**: Competitive health plans, education and certification reimbursement, paid parental leave, PTO, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program, referral bonuses up to $2,500.
- **Recognition**: Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, 2026; Glassdoor rating 3.9/5 (287 reviews) with work-life balance 4.1/5.
- **Professional Development**: Knowledge-sharing sessions, team-building activities, ongoing training.

## Sources
1. [Agile Defense About Page](https://agiledefense.com/about/)
2. [Agile Defense LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/agiledefense)
3. [Agile Defense Careers Page](https://agiledefense.com/careers/)
4. [Agile Defense Open Positions (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/agile-defense)

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