Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior

Responsibilities

Works under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion. Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems. The current and anticipated network equipment for which the vendor must have expertise includes a COTS 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and associated software and hardware equipment. The network consists of a corporate, campus-wide CISCO LAN plant with Gigabit switching and routing to internal servers and external networks. DLA J6 owns the Corporate Network and the underground cable. Coordinates with the Vendor PM, COTRs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance with High Risk, Critical Sensitive, Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• Five (5) years of progressive Information Technology (IT) experience including at least two projects in the following technical areas:
  • Network Management (LAN/WAN): updated/changed configuration files, provided support doing refresh of hardware and firmware, researched and applied compliance requirements (Patch Management); involved in preventive and corrective measures and complied with configuration management documentation; evaluated new network sites, services, and products.
  • Service Desk Support: provided real-time monitoring of DLA's WAN (both classified and unclassified) using state-of-the-art network monitoring and management tools; responded to anomalies depicted by automated network alerts, and conducted initial triage to resolve errors within the network infrastructure to ensure continuous operations.
• Active DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification Category IAT Level III.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP-E).
• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher; Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) preferred over CCSA.

Qualifications

• AWS Cloud Practitioner (or equivalent).
• Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals.
• CompTIA Cloud+.
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE).

Skills

• LAN/WAN management and troubleshooting.
• Service desk support and incident triage.
• Cisco networking technologies.
• Check Point security administration.
• Network monitoring and alert response.
• Patch management and compliance.
• Configuration management documentation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Vacation time
• Holidays

Pay

Target salary range $75,000.00 - $125,000.00.

Schedule

Day shift Monday – Friday; may be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.