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title: 'Network Engineer (Senior) at Computer World Services'
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# Network Engineer (Senior) at Computer World Services

- **Company:** Computer World Services
- **Location:** North Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $140k–$170k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cwsc/e4209222-4e6e-4349-a23d-69c9d5d4d373

## Job description

Computer World Services, Corp. (CWS) seeks a Senior Network Engineer to support data-center networking, software-defined networking, enterprise connectivity, infrastructure modernization, and outage restoration for the USMEPCOM ENLIST program. The Network Engineer provides hands-on engineering support for Cisco Nexus and Application Centric Infrastructure environments, top-of-rack switching, and data-center connectivity, supporting installations, technology refreshes, maintenance, outages, and equipment-relocation cutovers. The successful candidate works with network leadership, infrastructure and cybersecurity teams, Government stakeholders, vendors, and the Outage Response Team to maintain secure, reliable, and resilient network services.

## Key Tasks & Responsibilities

- Engineer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus data-center switching environments and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabrics, including APICs, tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, endpoint groups, contracts, and external connectivity.
- Install, configure, refresh, and troubleshoot top-of-rack and data-center switches, network appliances, and software-defined networking configurations.
- Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, trunks, port channels, virtual port channels, routing, access controls, and redundant paths supporting servers, storage, virtualization, cloud, and enterprise networks.
- Support network architecture planning, integration, testing, and performance analysis; gather requirements and develop implementation procedures, cutover plans, validation steps, rollback procedures, and outage contingencies.
- Execute approved installations, refreshes, configuration changes, and equipment replacements, and lead relocation cutovers at USMEPCOM and MEPS locations from staging through post-cutover verification.
- Coordinate with cabling personnel on rack layouts, patching, fiber, copper, and network drops; support site surveys and maintain network diagrams, as-built documentation, and equipment inventories.
- Test devices before production deployment and apply approved firmware, OS, and security updates in accordance with DISA STIGs.
- Monitor network availability, performance, and capacity; diagnose and resolve complex Layer 2/Layer 3, fabric, routing, latency, and packet-loss issues, including WAN, SD-WAN, firewall, VPN, wireless, and cloud connectivity.
- Participate in Outage Response Team activities, providing diagnosis, workarounds, restoration support, and root-cause input; coordinate escalation with Cisco, DISA, carriers, cloud providers, and vendors.
- Identify recurring problems, capacity constraints, points of failure, and modernization opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
- Follow approved ITSM processes, maintain configurations and technical documentation, and provide technical guidance to network administrators and support personnel.

Education & Experience

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Networking, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant network engineering, network administration, data-center networking, or enterprise infrastructure experience.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule in N. Chicago, IL.

Preferred:

- Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus, ACI, software-defined networking, and policy-based data-center network architectures.
- Experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies, including EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, VLAN routing, and Quality of Service.
- Experience developing method-of-procedure documents, implementation and test plans, rollback procedures, and cutover checklists for refreshes, migrations, and relocations.
- Experience with network-monitoring, configuration-management, and observability platforms.
- Experience applying DISA STIGs and supporting DoD RMF, ATO, IAVA, CND Directive, and POA&M requirements in a federal or DoD environment.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, change-management, and stakeholder-coordination skills.

Certifications

- Required: Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
- Preferred: CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundation, or equivalent credentials.

Security Clearance

- Active Secret clearance or higher is required.

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

Work Environment / Travel:

- Hybrid position based in N. Chicago, IL.
- After-hours availability may be required during outages, maintenance windows, installations, equipment refreshes, and relocation cutovers.

Administrative Notes:

Period of Performance: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2033

Contract Start Date: March 1, 2027

Note: By applying to this position, the candidate acknowledges and consents to having their resume included in an active competitive Government contract bid.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@cwsc.com.

## About Computer World Services

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) is a privately held IT services provider that delivers enterprise-wide solutions, digital transformation, and cybersecurity support to U.S. Defense and Civilian federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Washington, D.C., USA (also has offices in Fairview Heights, IL; Falls Church, VA; St. Louis, MO; and Scott AFB, IL)
- **Founded**: 1990
- **Founders**: Frank Hameed (President and CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Information Technology (IT) services, federal government contracting, cybersecurity, digital transformation.
- Target customers: U.S. federal government (Defense and Civilian agencies) – strictly B2G (Business-to-Government).
- Mission or purpose statement: Not explicitly stated, but the company emphasizes delivering “quality, value, and technological innovation” with a commitment to integrity and excellence in service delivery.

## Products & Services
- **Enterprise IT Solutions**: Full lifecycle IT support including network operations, systems administration, help desk, and infrastructure management.
- **Cybersecurity Services**: Cybersecurity operations, CSSP (Cybersecurity Service Provider) engineering and team leadership, threat monitoring, and compliance.
- **Digital Transformation & Process Optimization**: Modernization of legacy systems, cloud migration, and business process re-engineering for federal clients.
- **DevSecOps**: Integration of security into development and operations pipelines, including software development and application/web support.

All offerings are delivered as services (IT services, managed services, consulting) rather than SaaS or hardware products.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Total employees: ~400 (as of latest data). Revenue not publicly available.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors listed; the company was founded organically by Frank Hameed. Key partners are federal agencies (DoD, civilian departments).
- **Growth Signals**: Talent footprint has expanded across 19 states and 140 cities. The company supports 100% remote and hybrid work models. Consistently high ratings in federal programs.

## Competitive Advantages
- **30+ Years of Federal Experience**: Deep understanding of government contracting, compliance, and security requirements.
- **Proven Track Record**: Recognized for consistent performance and high ratings in federal programs (e.g., past performance ratings).
- **Flexible Workforce**: Ability to deploy talent across CONUS and OCONUS, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles.
- **Employee-Focused Benefits**: Competitive benefits package (see below) and a culture that supports work-life balance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Continue serving Defense and Civilian federal customers by expanding IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation capabilities. Leverage a remote/hybrid talent model to attract skilled professionals nationwide.
- **Direction for Growth**: Likely organic growth through contract wins and recompete wins; no indication of M&A or external funding.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Collaborative, mission-driven environment supporting national security and federal operations. Emphasis on integrity and excellence.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work. Many roles are fully remote; on-site positions exist at government facilities (e.g., Scott AFB, IL; Washington, D.C.).
- **Notable Perks & Benefits** (from [cwsc.com/employee-benefits](https://cwsc.com/employee-benefits/)):
  - Medical, dental, and vision plans (United Healthcare)
  - 15 days PTO accrued from day one + 11 company holidays
  - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
  - 401(k) with 4% company match (Safe Harbor, 100% vested immediately)
  - Short & long-term disability (100% employer-paid)
  - Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  - Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  - Commuter benefits (pre-tax transit and parking)
  - Employee Assistance Program
  - Generous parental leave (from Built In)
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on cybersecurity, network operations, DevSecOps, and systems engineering. Use of AI in hiring process (applicants are informed). Strong support for professional development via tuition reimbursement.

## Sources
1. [cwsc.com – Home](https://cwsc.com/)
2. [cwsc.com – Careers](https://cwsc.com/careers/)
3. [cwsc.com – Employee Benefits](https://cwsc.com/employee-benefits/)
4. [jobs.lever.co/cwsc – Current Openings](https://jobs.lever.co/cwsc)
5. [builtin.com – Computer World Services Corp. Profile](https://builtin.com/company/computer-world-services-corp)

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