Network Subject Matter Expert

Position Overview:

The Network Subject Matter Expert will serve as the organizations network SME to assist with design optimization and troubleshooting. This role will aid in strategic network initiatives ensure high availability and security and provide technical guidance across cross-functional teams. The SME will also mentor engineers develop standards and collaborate with leadership to align network strategy with business goals.

Job Duties:

• Serve as an escalation point for complex network incidents and performance issues.
• Support the design of network architecture standards best practices and documentation.
• Monitor network performance troubleshoot issues and ensure high availability and uptime.
• Collaborate with IT security to implement and enforce network security policies.
• Enforce and maintain network compliance by executing STIG remediation implementing IAVM patches and addressing cybersecurity CTOs.

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field.
• Sec
• Secret clearance
• 5 years of hands-on network engineer experience in implementation troubleshooting and design
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP BGP OSPF etc.).
• Deep familiarity with Cisco Juniper or similar enterprise network equipment.
• Strong knowledge of firewalls IDS/IPS and network access controls with specific hands-on experience managing and configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Excellent troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Proven experience with high-availability designs and disaster recovery solutions
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA CCNP or equivalent are preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of DoD network compliance frameworks with proven experience applying and verifying STIGs across enterprise network devices.
• Familiarity with identifying tracking and remediating network vulnerabilities in accordance with IAVM notices and security directives.
• Software Defined Networking (SDN) fundamentals or experience with Cisco ACI

STOPSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local law.