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

- **Company:** Computer World Services
- **Location:** North Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $145k–$175k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cwsc/800da893-c265-4edc-a9bf-94e00d29458d

## Job description

Computer World Services, Corp. (CWS) seeks a Senior Network Engineering Lead to provide engineering leadership and technical support for USMEPCOM enterprise network infrastructure under the ENLIST program. The Network Engineering Lead supports the design, integration, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and modernization of WAN, LAN, circuit, SD-WAN, and wireless environments, providing senior technical leadership for routers, switches, firewalls, circuits, wireless infrastructure, cloud connectivity, and network-monitoring platforms. The role also supports outage response, remote-location connectivity, site surveys, documentation, and coordination with DISA, Government service providers, commercial carriers, and equipment vendors.

## Key Tasks & Responsibilities

- Lead engineering support for USMEPCOM WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, circuit, wireless, cloud-connectivity, and network-management environments, including architecture planning, integration, and performance optimization.
- Gather and validate requirements, establish technical priorities, develop implementation schedules, estimate rough-order costs, and prepare high-level concepts of operations.
- Design, configure, and troubleshoot EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP routing, and support routers, switches, firewalls, virtual routing, subinterfaces, VLAN routing, and QoS policies.
- Support ordering, installation, activation, migration, and monitoring of circuits, coordinating end-to-end connectivity with Government personnel, DISA, carriers, and local service providers.
- Install, refresh, and troubleshoot SD-WAN devices, and support secure integration between cloud services and Government networks.
- Configure and maintain wireless controllers and access points; perform coverage analysis using heat maps and surveys and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure devices are securely configured and tested before connection; coordinate OS, firmware, and security updates and implement applicable DISA STIGs.
- Develop and operate network-monitoring capabilities for availability, capacity, fault, and performance management, and resolve complex connectivity, routing, VPN, firewall, and cloud-integration issues.
- Support remote MEPS, Recruiting Processing Stations, and virtual MEPS with WAN, circuit, firewall, VPN, ISP, and cloud-connectivity issues, coordinating with external providers beyond USMEPCOM-controlled boundaries.
- Support the Outage Response Team with diagnosis, restoration recommendations, workarounds, and root-cause input; coordinate vendor escalation, maintenance, refreshes, and replacement of failed devices.
- Support cabling, rack, patch-panel, and network-drop planning; conduct site surveys and support network-equipment relocation for new or relocated MEPS facilities.
- Maintain network diagrams, as-built drawings, rack layouts, inventories, ATO-supporting documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles; mentor 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 architecture, network administration, or enterprise infrastructure experience.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule in N. Chicago, IL.

Preferred:

- Experience leading network-engineering activities in a federal or DoD environment.
- Advanced experience designing and troubleshooting enterprise WAN, LAN, and SD-WAN environments, with advanced knowledge of EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, ACLs, and QoS.
- Experience ordering, activating, and troubleshooting Government and commercial circuits with DISA, carriers, and ISPs.
- Experience performing wireless surveys, heat-map analysis, and access-point placement.
- Experience designing secure connectivity between cloud environments and Government networks.
- Experience applying DISA STIGs and supporting DoD RMF, ATO, IAVA, CND Directive, and POA&M requirements.
- Strong technical leadership, vendor-management, and stakeholder-communication skills.

Certifications

- Required: Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
- Preferred: CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security, CompTIA Security+ or Network+, Cisco Certified Design Expert, Certified Wireless Network Professional, AWS Advanced Networking, 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, implementations, maintenance windows, or other mission-critical activities.

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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