JOB DETAILS

Lead LAN/WAN Engineer

CompanyThe Bison Group LLC
LocationTampa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 15, 2026
About The Company
The Bison Group is a technical recruiting and talent firm with deep roots in the IT industry. Unlike other firms, The Bison Group started as IT consultants and evolved into a fully integrated technical recruiting firm, bringing unique industry experience to the talent management process. Our team specializes in driving outcomes for skill needs such as Cybersecurity, DevOps, and Cloud Architecture, matching talent to the right fit for your company and culture. Learn more at BisonGroup.co.
About the Role

Description

 

Bison Group has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead LAN/WAN Engineer who will provide expert Design, analysis, research, and operation support to exceptionally complex networking problems and processes.

  • Serving as a leader in the local- and wide-area networking; highly sought by others for advice and guidance. 
  • Serving as a technical expert on established and ad-hoc project teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives on existing and new services to meet both architectural and operational needs. 
  • Providing expertise in Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, and Communications and Network Systems Management 
  • May manage small teams of engineers and related technical staff such as cyber specialists and testers.
  • Providing insight into cutting edge technologies, integrations, and capabilities 
  • Consulting with other engineers, team leads, or customer stakeholders on requirements, technical direction. 
  • Providing expertise on, deep knowledge of, and hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, F5, Aruba, Ruckus, Versa, NOM, NetScout and/or related network components or network monitoring and management tools.
  • Provide deep expertise on BPG, OSPF, Tunnels (GRE, SudeoWire, VPN, L2TP), Spine and Leaf and BGP Peering.


Requirements


You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

  • IAT II, (or Industry Equivalent) 
  • CCNP or CCIE (or industry equivalent) 
  • TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain a CI poly 

Education Requirement and Years of Experience:· 

  • High School/GED + 11 Yrs 
  • Associates + 9 Yrs 
  • Bachelors + 7 Yrs 
  • Masters + 5 Yrs 
  • PhD + 3 Yrs

Bison Group – Mission First. People Always At Bison Group LLC, we’re more than a defense contractor — we’re a people-focused small business with a strong culture built on trust, respect, and impact. We value every member of the team, foster open communication without the layers of a big corporation, and stand firmly behind our commitment to the veteran community through real, tangible action. When you join Bison Group, you’re not just filling a role — you’re stepping into a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports the Department of Defense, and national security objectives. Here, your skills are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a clear purpose.  Why Candidates Choose Bison Group:

  • A small business culture with transparency, flexibility, and leadership that listens.
  • A proven commitment to veterans and professionals who have served. 
  • The opportunity to grow your skills in multi-source intelligence, biometrics, and identity intelligence. 
  • Work that directly impacts national defense, homeland security, and operational success. 
  • A team environment where every individual matters, and the mission comes first.

Bison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   

Key Skills
LAN/WAN EngineeringNetwork DesignCiscoJuniperF5ArubaRuckusVersaBGPOSPFVPNSpine and LeafNetwork MonitoringInformation Systems ArchitectureTelecommunications Systems DesignNetwork Management
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyGovernment & Public SectorSecurity & SafetyManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide expert design, analysis, and operational support for complex networking problems and processes. Lead technical project teams and provide guidance on architectural and operational needs for network services.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
33
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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