Sr Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description CSCI is on the hunt for a dynamic Senior Network Engineer to join our client's Engineering Support Services program. This hybrid role offers the perfect blend of flexibility and adventure, with in-office collaboration once a week and exciting travel opportunities. If you're passionate about optimizing large-scale network infrastructures and thrive in a complex, multi-site environment, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities
Network Design & Engineering: Provide subject matter expertise in the engineering, design, and maintenance of a corporate, campus-wide CISCO LAN plant featuring Gigabit switching and routing to both internal and external networks.
Enterprise Network Solutions: Support the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of enterprise network solutions across multiple sites (over 200 locations).
Technology Refresh Support: Play an active role in the planning, design, and deployment of technology refreshes for the enterprise network.
Laboratory Assessments: Conduct lab assessments for both classified and unclassified DISN Services, ensuring proper connectivity and interoperability between WAN, IOEE/IOSEE, and DISA's NOCs (Network Operation Centers).
Interoperability & Connectivity: Ensure the seamless interoperability of WAN, IOEE/IOSEE, and DISN network equipment and services.
Implementation & Task Management: Plan, track, and document implementation tasks, ensuring the successful deployment of network solutions.
Configuration & Documentation: Create and maintain configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, test plans, operations readiness test reports, device configurations, and maintenance procedures.
Project & Incident Management: Monitor the completion of assigned tasks, projects, work orders, and incidents to ensure timely resolution.
Specification Development: Develop technical specifications for simple to moderately complex network problems and solutions. Minimum Requirements 5+ years of progressive experience in LAN/WAN engineering support, Network Administration, and WAN Administration within both classified and unclassified environments.
Expertise in LAN/WAN protocols such as BGP, MPLS, and LDP, with experience in a service provider environment.
Solid background in network design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a multi-vendor environment.
Proficiency in device configuration for both wired and wireless technologies, as well as voice and video technologies.
Active Secret clearance with SSBI or Top-Secret clearance.
Valid U.S. Passport for potential OCONUS travel.
DoD 8570 Baseline Certification (Category IAT Level III), such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP.
Cisco Certified Network Professional-Enterprise (CCNP-E) certification or equivalent.
Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional presence Preferred Skills Expertise in 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN technologies and associated software and hardware equipment.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assigned projects and report on status and implementation plans.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred certifications: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE).
Ability to obtain Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher certification.
Past experience working with a Federal agency
Department of Defense experience is a plus.
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value