Senior Cisco Network Engineer – TS/SCI Eligible

Institute for Defense Analyses; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation reimbursement

PSFL eligibility

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses in Bowie, MD seeks a senior IT Network Engineer to design, administer, and maintain data, voice, and video telecom networks and related software. The role involves solving complex problems, ensuring security, availability, and performance, and planning system deployments and upgrades.

Responsibilities include project management, mentoring junior staff, documenting procedures, and maintaining both classified and unclassified networks in line with directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field with at least six years in IT including three years in network administration.
• Advanced knowledge of IP-based network design, administration, and support, preferably Cisco.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus platforms/NX-OS, Cisco VoIP, ASA firewalls, and network hardening; Cisco CLI mastery preferred.
• Experience with switch image/code updates, backup/restore configurations, VLANs including 802.1Q, ACLs.
• Current relevant certifications such as CCNP and CCDP preferred.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, able to work with low to moderate supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking; good interpersonal skills.
• Project management experience desired.
• Must be willing to work hours outside a regular schedule.
• Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI with Lifestyle Polygraph clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOD 8570 IAT II certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages IT technology initiatives and provides project management documentation; mentors junior staff for deployment and support.
• Conducts systems analyses and develops integration plans for new systems and software.
• Ensures systems meet business and security requirements per directives and guidelines.
• Mentors junior staff to keep project schedules on track.
• Prepares technical documentation including SOPs and processes.
• Develops resolutions to complex problems; coordinates resources to resolve issues.
• Administers classified and unclassified networks to ensure performance, availability, and security.
• Maintains proficiency in new IT technologies and recommends improvements.
• Communicates outages and problems to supervisors; responds to after-hours issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

IP-based networks

Cisco NX-OS

Cisco VoIP

Network hardening

Cisco CLI

Project management

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

High school diploma + 8 years IT/Network experience

Tools

Cisco NX-OS

Cisco CLI

ASA firewall configuration

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses in Bowie, MD seeks a senior IT Network Engineer to design, administer, and maintain data, voice, and video telecom networks and related software. The role involves solving complex problems, ensuring security, availability, and performance, and planning system deployments and upgrades.

Responsibilities include project management, mentoring junior staff, documenting procedures, and maintaining both classified and unclassified networks in line with directives.