Network Security Engineer Level II

Description of Work:
Sidekick Security is seeking a skilled and dynamic Network Engineer Level II to join our team
supporting the Social Security Administration's (SSA) NISS3 contract in Baltimore, MD. This role involves a hybrid work schedule with two days on-site each week. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network design, deployment, and operations within enterprise
environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deploy and maintain enterprise wireless LAN network infrastructure.

• Analyze and implement changes to current wireless LAN configurations.

• Configure routing protocols and complex switching configurations.

• Prepare network equipment for deployment following pre-engineered design templates.

• Coordinate hardware delivery and site installations.

• Upgrade network equipment configurations to support new features.

• Collaborate with field installation contractors for on-site surveys and hardware installations.

• Evaluate potential network products or solutions.

• Test LAN/WAN and WLAN software and firmware.

• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, standards, and procedures.

• Identify and implement network/system performance enhancements.

• Provide third-level network troubleshooting and after-hours support as needed.

• Lead network installation and upgrade projects while maintaining deployment schedules.

• Offer technical guidance to team members and report project metrics.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of
relevant experience, or 9 years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent certification.

• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience with routing and switching in
medium to large enterprise networks.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting SSA or similar government agencies.

• Proficiency in Python scripting and Regular Expressions.

• Experience implementing Cisco Identity Services Engine (Client) in multi-data center environments.

• Familiarity with Cisco VPN, ASA, and Wireless LAN solutions.

• Experience with wired and wireless networking hardware and physical media.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Work Qualification:

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by
8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

• Must be able to achieve a Public Trust clearance.
This person is going to be working amidst the broader networking engineering and security operations team, supporting both day-to-day operations as well as broader modernization efforts centered around networking.
CCNP REQUIRED