Senior Cisco Network Engineer – TS/SCI Eligible

Socket.dev; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

10% retirement contribution

Parental leave

20 days paid time off

Relocation reimbursement

PSFL eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IDA is seeking an experienced IT professional to design, administer, and maintain multi-network systems with focus on data, voice, and video telecommunication networks. You will solve complex problems, mentor junior staff, and ensure security and operational excellence under extended hours if needed.

The role requires deep Cisco experience, project leadership, and the ability to work under stringent directives while pursuing ongoing IT improvements and a robust documentation culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with at least six years of IT experience including three years in network administration.
• Advanced knowledge in IP-based network design, administration, and support, preferably Cisco.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus NX-OS, Cisco VoIP, and components ASAs firewalls and network hardening, as well as mastery of Cisco command line configuration preferred.
• Current relevant certifications such as CCNP and CCDP are preferred.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work with low to moderate supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form and with all levels of employees; possess good interpersonal skills.
• Project management experience desired.
• Must be willing to work hours outside of a regular schedule.
• Position requires ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Lifestyle Polygraph. Current TS/SCI with Lifestyle Polygraph clearance preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOW 8570 IAT II certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages the implementation of IT technology initiatives. Provides formal project management documentation and partners with junior staff to ensure the successful deployment and transition of operational support to junior administrators.
• Conducts systems analyses and research to develop integration plans for new systems and software in order to ensure compatibility with the current IT infrastructure and changing technologies. Builds new networks to design specifications.
• Ensures all systems meet or exceed the business and security requirements in accordance with IDA, DOW, NSA, DISA and DSS directives and guidelines.
• Mentor junior staff on work assignments to ensure project schedules are maintained.
• Prepares technical documentation, to include standard operating procedures and processes.
• Develops resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems. Coordinates resources to resolve problems when necessary.
• Administers and maintains the classified and unclassified networks and telecommunication systems to ensure optimum performance, availability, security and functionality.
• Maintains technical proficiency in new IT technologies; keeps abreast of industry trends, and makes recommendations to improve or advance services and system performance.
• Communicates all computer network, system and service problems and outages immediately to the appropriate supervisors and/or Managers.
• Responds to critical after hours support issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Network administration

IP-based networks

Security policy

Project management

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

8+ years IT experience with network administration (high school diploma route)

Tools

Cisco Nexus NX-OS

Cisco VoIP

ASA firewalls

VLAN configuration

Job description

IDA is seeking an experienced IT professional to design, administer, and maintain multi-network systems with focus on data, voice, and video telecommunication networks. You will solve complex problems, mentor junior staff, and ensure security and operational excellence under extended hours if needed.

The role requires deep Cisco experience, project leadership, and the ability to work under stringent directives while pursuing ongoing IT improvements and a robust documentation culture.