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Lead Network Engineer with TS/SCI

MDA Edge

Whitehurst (MD)

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USD 120,000 - 146,000

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Network Engineer, where you'll support the Department of Navy with cutting-edge network solutions. In this role, you'll be instrumental in enhancing a global communications network that underpins a classified DoD IT system. You'll design and upgrade network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. If you have a passion for innovative technologies and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. Bring your expertise in Cisco and VMware to a dynamic team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience with proven expertise in network hardware.
Experience in VMware environments and designing LAN/WAN networks.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze existing network architecture for improvements.
Design telecommunications circuit specifications and manage network upgrades.

Skills

Cisco network hardware

VMware environments

LAN/WAN design

network encryption

routing protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Cisco

VMware

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $146,000.00/yr

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are looking for Lead Network Engineer for supporting Department of Navy in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will be responsible for supporting a global communications network that delivers office automation solutions, document and information management tools, and collaboration, voice, and video capabilities. This secure, flexible, distributed architecture underpins a classified DoD IT system. You will contribute to designing and upgrading the network infrastructure across a large-scale enterprise IT program.
POSITION JOB DUTIES:

Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies
Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, network segmentation protocols, etc., to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements
Design telecommunications circuit specifications
Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services
Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as-Code
Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts
Designs and plans network communications systems
Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture
Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
Conducts testing of network design
Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure proper configuration options are set
Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network
Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations
Maintains technical expertise in all network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing areas, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
Evaluate and report on new communications technologies to enhance the network's capabilities

MUST HAVE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment.
Proven experience in VMware environments.
Proven experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol, Fiber Channel networks, and routing protocols.
Proven experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors.
TS/SCI level clearance is required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA, 6 years with an MS/MA, or 3 years with a PhD; alternatively, 4 years of additional work experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree
Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
Proven experience in VMware environments
Proven experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol, Fiber Channel networks, and routing protocols
Proven experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors

CERTIFICATIONS:

Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III
Professional Certification in Cisco, VMware, and/or ITIL is desired

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

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IT Services and IT Consulting

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