Senior Network Engineer

As a Senior Network Engineer, the individual will conduct technical tasks, network monitoring and control, technical support including troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues for all systems in the network. In this role, the Engineer's primary task is design, configuration, migration and installation of networking hardware/software for a network being split into two. Additionally, the individual will work with other team engineers to develop programmatic actions and minimize security risks.

Responsibilities

• Split a network in two. Customer is moving from one organization to two organizations
• Monitors and controls the performance and status of network resources across multiple enclaves utilizing software and hardware tools
• Develops and maintains all networking documentation (drawings, cut sheets, configurations, and deployment plans)
• Works with engineers in support of networking related projects to support the mission
• Identifies and diagnoses problems and factors affecting network performance
• Provides day-to-day subject matter expert support
• Troubleshoots networking issues and outages, which may occur during non- core hours
• Works with vendors
• Ensures all networking applicable STIGs and vulnerabilities are resolved or mitigated in a timely manner
• Performs migrations as needed to include development, test and production networks
• Performs preventative maintenance services on all devices within the networking area of responsibility
• Maintains a current understanding of emerging technologies and trends in data center as well as service provider
• Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent experience (preferably in Information Technology, Information Management, or Cyber Security)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in computer system/network engineering and a minimum of two (2) years data center experience
• Prior experience as a Network Engineer in a large government environment
• Must have extensive experience with OSPF, BGP, and HSRP
• Must have experience with Cisco ASR routers, Catalysts switches, Nexus switches and ASA Firewalls
• Proficient in Microsoft Visio and Word
• Must be DoD 8570 certified at the IAT-II / IAM-II level. Please refer to the website: https://public.cyber.mil/cw/cwmp/dod-approved-8570-baseline-certifications/.
• Must have and maintain a Top-Secret personnel clearance

Preferred Qualifications/Education and Experience

• Prior experience with modern data center technologies, such as Cisco VPC, Cisco VDC, and VRF Lite
• CCIE preferred
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred
• Must be willing to undergo Polygraph if requested

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

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