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Senior Network Engineer (100% Remote, USA)

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Job Location drjobs

Maryland, MD - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 128262 - 138262

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Please Note:
  • This is a 100% Remote position.
  • Work hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
Position Overview:
The Senior Network Engineer is a critical technical role responsible for the design implementation management and optimization of the enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure within a complex secure federal law enforcement position oversees network engineering workflows resolves advanced technical issues and manages junior network engineering staff as needed. This requires deep expertise in network technologies and federal compliance standards including FISMA High NIST and clientspecific security policies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead comprehensive network assessments covering internal external cloud and wireless environments to evaluate efficiency performance security and compliance.
  • Develop and deliver detailed Network Assessment Reports Security Assessment Reports and Network Comparison Reports with actionable recommendations to optimize network infrastructure reduce redundancies and improve security posture.
  • Design engineer and implement a secure operational and maintainable network architectures aligned with CI Standard Network guidelines leveraging existing equipment and emerging technologies.
  • Develop upgrade patch and testing plans for all network equipment; ensure timely application of security patches per government timelines.
  • Evaluate and recommend network monitoring tools and manage their deployment and maintenance.
  • Manage firewall engineering Unified Access Segmentation and load balancing solutions to optimize enterprise network security and performance.
  • Oversee lifecycle management of network hardware and software including switches routers wireless access points firewalls and virtual network components.
  • Provide expert troubleshooting and resolution for complex network issues across the entire CI network infrastructure.
  • Monitor daily network health and respond promptly to support requests ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity.
  • Coordinate equipment shipping installation and refresh activities across multiple CI locations.
  • Maintain comprehensive network documentation including network diagrams hardware/software inventories configuration changes and operational procedures.
  • Support federal regulatory compliance efforts including ASCA POAM remediation and Cybersecurity Incident Response Center (CSIRC) vulnerability mitigation.
  • Utilize advanced network analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark) to perform deep packet inspection and support network troubleshooting.
  • Lead or participate in project management activities related to network engineering including reporting risk tracking and schedule management using Agile and government project management tools (e.g. Jira).
  • Provide knowledge transfer training and mentorship to junior staff and network engineering teams.
  • Ensure strict adherence to all federal security privacy and access requirements including HSPD12 FISMA High and the federal client policies.
  • Communicate effectively with government stakeholders providing timely reports briefings and recommendations.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
  • Between 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in seniorlevel network engineering roles.
  • Active CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure CCIE Enterprise Wireless and CCDP certifications are required.
  • Proven expertise in designing and managing complex enterprise wired and wireless networks in secure or federal environments.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols routing switching VPNs firewalls wireless technologies load balancing and network security best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience with network lifecycle management including equipment upgrades patching and compliance with federal cybersecurity mandates (NIST FISMA IRM CISA).
  • Experience with advanced network monitoring and analysis tools such as Cisco ACI/DNA/ISE Forescout Infoblox Aruba Airwave and Wireshark.
  • Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and tools such as Jira.
  • Ability to produce clear thorough technical documentation and reports.
  • Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with experience managing or mentoring technical staff.
  • Ability to work remotely and coordinate effectively across multiple locations and teams.
  • Must be eligible for and maintain required federal security clearances including successful completion of highrisk background investigations and drug screening.

FISMA, NIST, Cybersecurity, Wireshark, Jira, CCIE, CCDP, Cisco

Employment Type

Full Time

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