Network Engineer

$95,930 - $153,504/Yr

Institute For Defense Analyses - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alexandria, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer position involves designing, administering, and maintaining various data, voice, and video telecommunication networks and systems. The role requires a seasoned professional capable of solving complex problems, ensuring system functionality, security, and performance, and managing program implementations that align with the directorate's goals. The engineer will also mentor junior staff and ensure adherence to IT best practices and security policies, with the possibility of working outside regular hours due to the nature of the job.

Responsibilities

• Manages the implementation of IT technology initiatives and provides project management documentation.
• Conducts systems analyses and research to develop integration plans for new systems and software.
• Ensures all systems meet or exceed business and security requirements according to relevant directives.
• Mentors junior staff on work assignments to maintain project schedules.
• Prepares technical documentation, including standard operating procedures and processes.
• Develops resolutions to complex problems and coordinates resources to resolve issues.
• Administers and maintains classified and unclassified networks and telecommunication systems.
• Maintains technical proficiency in new IT technologies and keeps abreast of industry trends.
• Communicates network, system, and service problems and outages to supervisors.
• Responds to critical after-hours support issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field with six years of IT experience, including four years in network administration, or a high school diploma with eight years of IT experience including four years in network administration.
• Advanced knowledge in IP-based network and telecommunication system design, administration, and support, preferably Cisco.
• Experience with IOS/NX-OS, InfoBlox, Ironport, and ASAs is desired.
• Experience with Call Manager, Unity Connection, and IP telephony is preferred.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work with low to moderate supervision.
• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal form with all levels of employees.
• Project management experience is desired.
• Willingness to work hours outside of a regular schedule.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD 8140 certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Project management experience
• Experience with Call Manager, Unity Connection, and IP telephony

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options
• 11% contribution to retirement
• Parental leave
• 20 days paid time off (increases with tenure)
• Relocation reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications
• Work-life balance with average 40-hour work weeks
• Flex time and partial telework options
• New facility with amenities including a cafeteria and gym
• Commuter benefits contribution of $315/month