Senior Network Engineer

Position: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Quantico, VA (Onsite 5 days a week)

Responsibilities:

- Network Performance Monitoring and Control:
- Monitor and control the performance and status of network resources across multiple enclaves using advanced software and hardware tools.

- Documentation and Collaboration:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive networking documentation, encompassing drawings, cut sheets, configurations, and deployment plans.
- Collaborate closely with RKB tenant agency engineers to support networking-related projects.

- Technical Support and Troubleshooting:
- Provide day-to-day subject matter expert support for RKB tenant agencies, offering expertise in troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues for all network systems.

- Hardware/Software Management:
- Design, configure, and install networking hardware/software replacements and upgrades with a focus on minimizing downtime and optimizing network efficiency.

- Vendor Coordination:
- Work collaboratively with vendors in support of the ITCSU, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies and resolving any issues promptly.

- Security and Compliance:
- Ensure all networking applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vulnerabilities are resolved or mitigated promptly, maintaining a secure network environment.

- Preventative Maintenance:
- Perform routine preventative maintenance services on all devices within the networking area of responsibility, ensuring maximum operational efficiency.

- Continuous Learning:
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in data center and service provider domains, incorporating relevant advancements into the network infrastructure to enhance performance.

- Programmatic Development and Security Mitigation:
- Collaborate with team engineers to develop programmatic actions aimed at minimizing security risks and optimizing network functionality.

- Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare and maintain necessary reports as required, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of network performance and issues.

- Ad-hoc Tasks:
- Perform other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office, contributing to the overall success of the network infrastructure.

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Management, or Cyber Security, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in computer system/network engineering, including at least two (2) years of data center experience.
- Previous experience as a Network Engineer in a large government environment.
- Extensive expertise with OSPF, BGP, and HSRP protocols.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR routers, Catalyst switches, Nexus switches, and ASA Firewalls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Word.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or successful completion of DCCOR, ENCOR, SPCOR exams.
- DoD 8570 certification at the IAT-II / IAM-II level.

Security Clearance:
- Must have and maintain a Secret personnel clearance and be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications/Education and Experience:

- Previous experience with modern data center technologies, including Cisco VPC, Cisco VDC, and VRF Lite, enhancing network efficiency and functionality.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret