VOIP Network Engineer, Senior

Resource Management Concepts, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their team in Bethesda. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and security of data communication networks, including configuration and management of VLANs, firewalls, and VPN solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Cisco products and a strong background in project management. This innovative firm is dedicated to employee growth, offering competitive benefits, including comprehensive healthcare plans and a generous vacation package. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Paid vacation package

11 paid federal holidays

Low-deductible healthcare plans

Pet insurance

401K package

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of networking experience with Cisco products.
• Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance required for the role.
• Current CISCO certifications and advanced training needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and maintain secure data communication networks.
• Manage VLANs, firewall rules, and VPN solutions.
• Troubleshoot network issues and manage project lifecycles.

Skills

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)

Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)

Network troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Bachelor's degree in software engineering

Tools

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Cisco SourceFire Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

COMSEC equipment

Job description

RMC is hiring for a Senior Network Engineer (ON SITE - FULL TIME) to support our customer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) located in West Bethesda, MD (HYBRID). The Senior Network Engineer will assist the customer with maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient data communications networks at NSWCCD.

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for the planning, designing, engineering, installation, configuration management, documentation, maintenance, and monitoring of Teleconferencing, network communication devices, and associated elements that support core network functions and services.

Tasks the selected applicant will be required to perform are, but not limited to:

• Configuration and management of virtual local-area networks (VLANs), routing, and failover mechanism
• Configuration and management of firewall rules based on ports, protocols, and service
• Configuration and management of Cisco VOIP network and environment design and management
• Configuration and management of Wi-Fi network and environment design and management
• Configuration and management of VPN solutions for Microsoft and Linux environment
• Management of IPv4 and IPv6 network address schemes and allocation
• Management of network-related DISA STIG activities
• Provision of services for obtaining and troubleshooting various capacity leased lines and associated equipment used for interface into the Research, Development, Technical, and Engineering (RDT&E) network and NSWCCD's detachment site
• Maintain and update circuit information to avoid inadvertent interruption of service
• Prepare circuit diagrams and update service agreements, where needed

The selected applicant must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, hardware and software products, including Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewalls, Cisco Access Control Server (ACS), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and Cisco SourceFire Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and COMSEC equipment
• Strong organizational, communication, and managerial skills through relevant work experience
• Ability to initiate and manage a project from inception to completion through examples of projects completed including defining size, scope, and complexity through various factors such as cost vs budget, impact on requiring agency, time required vs deadline
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, conduct research, and to learn and propose new technology solutions through historical examples from the person's experience

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of networking experience, three (3) of which shall include experience with Cisco products in an Ethernet environment
• Must possess an associate's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or software engineering from an accredited college or university
• An active DoD TOP SECRET clearance is required to start. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Must possess a valid Driver's License
• Must possess current CISCO certifications and thereafter obtain the most current advanced-level training
• Must possess an IAT III 8140.03 baseline certification (one from the following list):
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Benefits:

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees. RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. This includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. We also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $135,000 to $160,000 (annually).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet