Network Engineer, Systems Administrator

Job Title: Network Engineer
Clearance Required: DHS Public Trust
Work Location: Onsite; Onsite 5 days a week in Lorton, VA office

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Network Engineer to maintain and troubleshoot the Windows and Meraki infrastructure of the organization. The Network Engineer will be responsible for the administration and management of Windows servers, including but not limited to Windows Services (WSUS and Active Directory) as well as Cisco/Meraki cloud and on-premises devices, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and security appliances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Cisco Meraki cloud and on-premises devices, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and security appliances
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki Cloud solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the Windows and Meraki infrastructure
• Monitor and optimize server and device performances and network throughput
• Manage and maintain Windows servers, including WSUS and Active Directory
• Ensure security and compliance with industry standards
• Provide support and guidance to their IT staff
• Good understanding of network protocols and principles
• Stay up to date with new Windows and Meraki technologies and best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Experience/Skills:
• 5 to 8 years of demonstrated experience in systems administration/network engineering
• Strong experience with Cisco/Meraki cloud and on-premises device administration and management
• Experience with Windows server administration, including WSUS and Active Directory management.
• In-depth understanding of networking principles and protocols including routing, switching, and security
• Understanding of group policies
• Strong understanding of security and compliance best practices
• Experience with server performance monitoring and optimization
• Hands-on experience with Multi Factor Authentication such as OKTA, Google
• Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills
• Experience in building, maintaining and monitoring and troubleshooting Crowd Strike
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Active or recent previous DHS experience highly desired

Preferred Certification(s):

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Windows Server Administrator Certification

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $93,580 - $135,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: 13/4/2026

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Through our H.E.A.R.T. Awards Program, colleagues and managers can recognize each other for actions that exemplify these values. Recognized employees receive a detailed nomination highlighting their contributions, which is shared with their manager. Each quarter, select nominees have the opportunity to receive a monetary bonus as an extra thank-you for their impact.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions across the National Security, Federal Financial, Healthcare, and Space & Science domains. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 800 employees nationwide with $230m in revenue. With the January 2025 acquisitions of SeKON and Macro Solutions, we have expanded our capabilities to further support our customers in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. 

We are committed to supporting our agency partners as they transform their operations, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations:

• National Security – Supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State. 
• Federal Financial – We bring deep expertise in enterprise financial systems, supporting agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). 
• Healthcare – Our Health IT capabilities, enhance health outcomes for the warfighter via the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and support public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 
• Space & Science – We leverage technology to advance agricultural sustainability, secure our nation’s food supply, and prepare for natural disasters, working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future. 

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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