Senior Network Engineer
Senior Network Engineer
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Position Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Springfield VA
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (must exist at start)
Polygraph: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
We are seeking a career and customer-oriented Senior Network Engineer to join our team in Springfield VA. This role:
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Provides subject matter expertise (SME) mentorship on-the-job training and operational support within the customers IT networking enterprise architecture
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Supports Networking and Communications Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team
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Is responsible for engineering and operational tasks related to the design deployment and optimization of enterprise and data center networks
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Translates stakeholder and Government requirements into network solutions and supports upgrades reconfigurations acquisitions installations and testing
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Applies current and emerging technologies to resolve complex network engineering challenges
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Supports and oversees O&M activities using technologies such as Cisco Juniper Riverbed and SolarWinds
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Serves as the highest escalation tier for network issues guiding troubleshooting and conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
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Maintains as-built documentation and performance plans for network systems
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Collaborates with IT Architecture and Engineering (A&E) teams for technology assessments and modernization initiatives
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Requires approximately 15% annual travel
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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center certification (Required)
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One of the following: CompTIA Security ce GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or SSCP
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Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in network engineering across multi-platform IT systems
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7 years experience with enterprise-level Cisco hardware and technologies (IOS NX-OS ACI; Voice Video Routing Switching Security)
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5 years experience with Cisco Routing & Switching protocols (e.g. BGP EIGRP ICMP HSRP OSPF QoS STP VPC VRF)
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5 years experience in network traffic analysis topology design load balancing and secure/fault-tolerant architecture
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Experience with secure networking devices (e.g. Taclanes Border Guards) and security technologies (e.g. Next Gen Firewalls ACLs)
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Familiarity with DISA SRGs STIGs and U.S. Government IA/security compliance
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Proven leadership of geographically dispersed teams and task execution
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Strong troubleshooting and network monitoring proficiency
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Meets CSWF Network Operations Specialist (441) Intermediate Level per SECNAV M-5239.2
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CCNP in Routing & Switching Collaboration or Security
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Certifications in Juniper and Riverbed technologies
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Deep understanding of Cisco data center LAN/WAN and security solutions
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Experience supporting secure enterprise network implementation and sustainment
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Familiarity with Cisco ASA and other security appliances
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Knowledge of high availability disaster recovery and COOP operations
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Experience with Riverbed Steelhead (WAN Optimization/DPI)
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Experience with Juniper Firewalls and VPNs
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Knowledge of CUCM TMS and VCS for Unified Communications
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Experience with SolarWinds NCM
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Background in mentoring and on-the-job training
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Familiarity with Cisco DCNM and/or ACI for SDN and Secure Multi-Tenancy
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100% Paid Medical Dental & Vision (Employee Only)
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6% 401(k) Match Vested Immediately
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29 Days PTO
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Flexible Work Schedule
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Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
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Career Growth Opportunities within a growing defense contractor
Employment Type
Full-time
