Network Engineer

Empower AI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower AI is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and evolve the global network infrastructure for the Department of State. You will work on complex engineering tasks and collaborate with vendors to assess new equipment and services, while guiding junior staff.

The role requires ongoing awareness of industry trends, a security-focused mindset, and strong problem-solving skills to maintain reliable, high-performance networks globally.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in IT or networking.
• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• CCNP Certification required.
• Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evolve the network and supporting systems for the global network infrastructure.
• Research, evaluate and document new products and tools.
• Plan for network expansion and interact with vendors for equipment and services.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems on Tier 2 and incident tickets of all priorities.
• Serve as a high-level escalation point for Network Administrators.
• Develop and execute complex implementation plans for network upgrades.
• Document new network elements and guide junior staff.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Vendor liaison

Security design

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Cisco CCNP Certification

Job description

Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai .

Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai .

Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.

Responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity at the Department of State! The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation and evolution of the network and supporting systems supporting the global network infrastructure for the customer.

Responsibilities:

• You will be required to be informed of new technical developments and trends in the industry.
• You will also make recommendations to management on desirable network solutions and opportunities.
• You will be required to research, evaluate and document new products and tools.
• Your role continually plans for the expansion of networks.
• You will regularly interact with vendors for the purposes of investigating new equipment and services.
• You serve as a troubleshooter on complex network problems on all Tier 2 and incident tickets of all priorities.
• You will act as a high-level escalation point for Network Administrators.
• You will perform complex engineering, security design, implementation and maintenance tasks on Unified Communications Systems.
• You will research, evaluate and approve hardware and software solutions for complex problems and solutions.
• Additionally, you will be expected to develop, review and execute complex implementation plans for network/system upgrades.
• You will also design and document new network elements and provide guidance to junior staff members.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The following are the education and experience required for this position:

• 6+ years of experience
• Bachelor's in IT or related field
• CCNP Certification
• Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Cisco CCNP Collaboration with a focus on Design and Planning

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Ambulate between several buildings
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to _40_ pounds
• Travel by land or air transportation _25_ %

About Empower AI

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Pay Band Min

USD $116,220.00/Yr.

Pay Band Max

USD $179,890.00/Yr.