Senior Network Engineer - Secure SDN & Automation Expert

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage DHMS program network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. You will work with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with IT policies and best practices.

Responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting Cisco and Juniper equipment, using Wireshark, and conducting SDN-based assessments and automated configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in network administration
• Strong understanding of network principles and experience with Cisco/Juniper equipment
• Proficient in configuration and troubleshooting methods (e.g., Wireshark)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
• CCNA/CCNP certifications preferred
• Familiarity with the DHMS IT environment

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security
• Work with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices
• Configure and troubleshoot network equipment (Cisco, Juniper) using tools such as Wireshark
• Perform network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development, including SDN architecture
• Analyze and design voice networks, LAN/WAN data networks, wireless networks, and network management systems
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of system testing/analysis and networking hardware/software standards, best practices, and industry trends

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Wireshark

SDN architecture

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage DHMS program network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. You will work with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with IT policies and best practices.

Responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting Cisco and Juniper equipment, using Wireshark, and conducting SDN-based assessments and automated configurations.