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Fort Meade, MD - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

What You Will Do:

At Independent Software resilient and high-performance networks are essential to mission success. As a Level 3 Network Engineer you will oversee the design implementation and optimization of complex IT network systems spanning LAN CAN WAN voice and video infrastructures. You will translate operational requirements into technical solutions perform engineering assessments to guide modernization and deliver robust scalable network architectures that support both current and evolving mission needs.

This role offers the opportunity to lead dynamic network initiatives resolve critical performance issues and influence mission-level architectures. If you excel in solving technical challenges and thrive in dynamic environments this position places you at the forefront of network innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the network lifecycle from design through implementation maintenance and upgrades
  • Analyze network designs specifications and related documentation
  • Administer LAN CAN and WAN environments and schedule network cutovers
  • Coordinate with users and sites to resolve network-related incidents
  • Translate business needs into network and telecommunications requirements
  • Analyze telecommunications alternatives for modernization projects
  • Support end users and operations teams with network interface challenges
  • Optimize end-to-end network performance and data flow
  • Use performance monitoring tools and conduct data captures
  • Minimize latency and maximize throughput through architectural analysis
  • Provide input to organizational network and mission architecture design
  • Design integrate configure deploy and maintain network devices and interfaces
  • Implement network services: load balancing VPNs traffic shaping VoIP GRE IPSec MoIP NAT
  • Maintain accurate network diagrams and support accreditation efforts
  • Oversee network equipment operations and provide team guidance
  • Integrate hardware and software to comply with ISO 9000 and government regulatory standards
  • Resolve complex issues using network analyzers test equipment and simulators
  • Design models for traditional circuit-switched networks
  • Lead large-scale installation projects and dynamic network efforts
  • Develop algorithms underpinning network and telecommunications technologies

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Expertise in advanced network engineering including performance tuning and architecture planning
  • Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with network sensing tools and traffic analysis
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers through substantial technical programs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for drafting technical briefs and collaborating with stakeholders
Education and Experience:
  • Masters degree in Computer Science Information Assurance or related field plus 10 years of relevant professional network engineering experience OR
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field plus 12 years of relevant experience
  • Substitution Options: 15 years of experience (in lieu of degree) for a Bachelors level or 20 years of experience (in lieu of degree) for a Masters level
Certifications:
  • IAT Level III certification required
  • Strong Cisco credential required (one of the following): CCNA CCNP or CCIE
Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriatePolygraph tobe considered for this role

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.


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