Senior Network Engineer

You will excel in this role if you are:

• A collaborative engineer who thrives as part of an integrated technical team
• Self-motivated with a desire to build and expand your technical expertise
• Familiar with Agile frameworks and methodologies
• A forward thinker who enjoys learning new technologies and driving network innovation
• Experienced with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper networking products
• Skilled in network design, routing, switching, and optimization
• Knowledgeable about network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems

A day in the life consists of:

• Designing, configuring, and maintaining complex network infrastructure across multiple mission areas
• Implementing and managing secure communication paths in compliance with customer and industry standards
• Monitoring network performance, analyzing traffic patterns, and resolving connectivity issues
• Supporting the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT and network systems
• Managing network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability
• Leading troubleshooting efforts and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and support staff
• Conducting network capacity planning and optimization
• Developing and maintaining documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures
• Implementing upgrades and enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and performance

Must Haves:

• Active or current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• PhD + 10 years of experience, or
• Master’s + 12 years of experience, or
• Bachelor’s + 14 years of experience, or
• Associate’s + 16 years of experience, or
• High School/GED + 18 years of experience
• IAT Level II certification
• Strong experience with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper products
• Expertise in network protocols, routing, and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)
• Proficiency in network security tools and practices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN)
• Strong VMware skills are highly desirable
• Working knowledge of hardware and desktop support, including Thin Client networking and administration

Nice to have

• System Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience
• Industry certifications at IAT Level III