Lead Network Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Network Engineer at an innovative firm specializing in mission-centric IT solutions. This role involves supporting a robust communications network while implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance network capabilities. You will design and optimize network architectures, conduct cost/benefit analyses, and ensure secure and efficient operations. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity and data analytics. If you're passionate about technology and ready to take on exciting challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on Cisco technologies.
• Strong background in designing and optimizing LAN/WAN architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies and recommend best practices.
• Monitor network hardware operations and plan enhancements.

Skills

Cisco Networking

Network Design

IP Routing Protocols

VMware

Information Assurance Certifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Cisco Routers

Firewalls

Unified Communications

Network Encryptors

Job description

Job Description

Our Mission

At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Our vision is to provide high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions using proven and innovative methods.

Job Description

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team. The engineer will support a robust, worldwide communications network, providing office automation packages. Responsibilities include documenting management tools and collaboration, voice, and video tools within a secure, flexible, distributed architecture supporting a classified DoD IT system.

Duties

1. Review and analyze existing network architecture; design modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies.
2. Recommend best practices such as SDN, intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols to improve architecture and meet new requirements.
3. Design telecommunications circuit specifications.
4. Identify needs for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services.
5. Deliver service catalog items for automated network configuration provisioning (Infrastructure-as-Code).
6. Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts.
7. Design and plan network communication systems.
8. Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
9. Conduct cost/benefit analyses for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and capacity planning.
10. Test network designs.
11. Monitor network hardware operations to ensure proper configuration.
12. Plan enhancements and upgrades to the network.
13. Advise network users on hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.
14. Maintain technical expertise in network hardware and software interconnection and interfacing.
15. Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capabilities.

Qualifications

Required education and experience:

• Minimum of 8 years with a BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD; 4 years of additional work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience with expertise in routers, switches, firewalls, and unified communications.
• Experience with VMware environments.
• Experience with IP and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols.
• Experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and low bandwidth networks with network encryptors.
• Information Assurance Certifications aligned with 8570 IAT Level III.
• Professional certifications in Cisco, VMware, and/or ITIL are desirable.

Required Clearance

• TS/SCI

Working Environment

• Onsite

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions, gender identity, ancestry, military status, marital status, genetic information, citizenship, income level, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions.