Senior Network Engineer IRES - SSFB

About the position

The Senior Network Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will provide advice and training to end-users, and guide and inform senior leadership. They will have a firm understanding of network architectures including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, IPS, and internal and external routing to delegate tasks to the network engineering team. The role involves working directly with corresponding Team Leads, Project Managers, Network Engineers, and Network Architects for coordination of routine maintenance, break/fix repair, and planned changes; coordinating any downtime with all appropriate leadership and stakeholders. The candidate will perform end-user support to internal teammates and tenants/performers alike, including but not limited to Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, physical fault isolation cabling, etc. They will generate network design guidance in coordination with architects, SMEs, and system engineers; along with the installation/deployment, configuration, testing, compliance enforcement, and reporting on assets to include Cisco, CommVault, and Dell hardware, along with the associated software suites and those of VMware NSX/vCenter, Solarwinds, and other tools as necessary as well as assure and sustain the integrity and security of network infrastructure. The candidate will update documentation (network diagrams, rack diagrams, etc.) utilizing approved work vehicles and the change management process. They will perform hardening and STIG checklist validation/verification for associated network infrastructure and virtual machines. Additionally, the candidate will provide mentorship and training to junior/mid engineers to ensure their participation in experience-gathering day-to-day activities, and review work products and efforts during their development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and training to end-users, and guide and inform senior leadership.
• Understand network architectures including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, IPS, and internal and external routing.
• Coordinate routine maintenance, break/fix repair, and planned changes with Team Leads, Project Managers, Network Engineers, and Network Architects.
• Perform end-user support including Layer 1-3 troubleshooting and physical fault isolation cabling.
• Generate network design guidance in coordination with architects, SMEs, and system engineers.
• Install, deploy, configure, test, and enforce compliance on network assets.
• Update documentation including network diagrams and rack diagrams.
• Perform hardening and STIG checklist validation/verification for network infrastructure.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior/mid engineers.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 16 years of general experience; Associate degree and 14 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 12 years of general experience; or a Master's degree and 10 years of general experience.
• Must have 8 years of experience in Directory Services (e.g. Windows 2000+ AD, LDAP, DHCP); Operating Systems (e.g. UNIX, Windows, MS Exchange); Internet Protocols (e.g. DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL); Firewall configuration and troubleshooting; Multiple network types (i.e. LAN, WAN, VxLAN, SDN); and/or managing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telecommunications infrastructures.
• Must have experience with VMware NSX and Cisco FirePower.
• Must have experience with hybrid (virtual and non-virtual) computing network requirements, design, implementation, and deployment.
• Must have experience with configuring, installing, testing, or troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco based LAN/WANs.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time to CONUS locations.
• Must have, and maintain, a current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Must have an active DoD Secret, or higher Security.

Nice-to-haves

• Have a CCNA/CCNP certification.
• Have experience working with NSA COMSEC devices and INE/HAIPE cryptographic equipment.
• Be familiar with/history of developing DODAF-compliant diagrams and documentation.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits (401K match).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Health benefits.
• Tax saving options.
• Disability benefits.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Parental leave.