Sr Network Engineer/Architect

Top Skills' Details
1. 8-12 Years of Experience Working within Network Engineering
2. 2-4 Years of Experience working with Cloud based Technologies
3. SECRET CLEARANCE AND A SEC+ IS REQUIRED Job Description
We are seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join our team, who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD). The Staff Network Engineer will develop, configure, and deploy network services within the Azure Cloud and data centers to fulfill end user requirements. This position is location in Fort Meade, MD working in the DISA location with the option to remote work up to 50% of the time. Primary Responsibilities:
Design, maintain, and operate Wireless and Local Area Networks (LANs/WLAN) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), using Infrastructure as Code and Ansible Automation Platform Automate network changes on across various vendor platforms and Azure Cloud Assist multifunctional team to help optimize and visualize network operations Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information Provide inputs to the design of the enterprise's network and mission architecture Evaluate network architectures across platforms to ensure alignment to cloud and network modernization strategies, capabilities and requirement sets Actively identify opportunities for improvement, including innovations aimed at improving the user experience, improving efficiencies, and lowering sustainment costs Enforce security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree. Experience designing, deploying, and operating software defined networking solutions Strong understanding of networking in the areas of LAN, WAN, TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPN, proxies, routing (L2/L3), firewalls and software defined networking Experience implementing dual-stack networking to use both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses simultaneously Experience developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and leveraging automation platforms such as Ansible or Azure Functions Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA Ability to work effectively within a distributed technical team, aided by strong written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence Current IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + CE or CISSP Currently posses an active U.S. DoD Secret clearance.
Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent Working experience installing, configuring, and managing Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
Mostly remote senior network engineer getting an opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies, including cloud based networking technologies Work Environment
Mostly remote Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)