SR Network Engineer (Regional Lead. Net)

Responsibilities

• Senior position with multi-disciplined network experience across wired, wireless, and mobile broadband solutions.
• Understands requirements, creates designs and network topology artifacts to meet or exceed connectivity, availability, reliability security SLAs.
• Led the development of designs, plans and policies, and implementations of data networks based on the customers’ performance criteria and specifications.
• Leads site surveys and network assessments to determine the best hardware and software components for network upgrades to ensure networks are reliable, efficient, and secure.
• Leads preliminary and final SPRIP development.
• Ensures installations are performed within safety standards and work site conditions (cleanliness), including restoration of the site to original or better condition.
• Provides Post-Deployment Over-the-Shoulder-Training to the O&M team to ensure smooth transition of the networks systems.
• Designs and implements routing policies and load balancing solutions for the customers using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols.
• Creates cyber artifacts such as topology/data flow diagrams, hardware/software lists, STIG checklists, ports/protocols/services, and POA&Ms.
• Designs and implements secure networks, systems, and application architectures.
• Implements and supports network management such as SNMP, SYSLOG, and orchestration.
• Captures all major components and installation materials to ensure successful deployment of systems.
• Prepares or contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
• Ensures network solutions are in compliance with all pertinent DAF policies and established compliant IT system integrations.
• Coordinates with local Communication Squadron and/or regional cybersecurity teams to configure, turn up, and cutover new deployments.
• Assists the O&M team in troubleshooting network-related issues post-deployment of the new systems.
• Solves technical issues with networks, hardware, and software.

Qualifications

• Technical BA/BS degree; Experience: 7 years with bachelor’s degree; Commensurate: High School diploma or associate degree plus a minimum of 9 years performing as a Network Engineer on large, complex networks.
• Specific Skills: Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), AutoCAD; demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with their team and customers.
• Certification(s): CCNP or equivalent; CompTIA Security+; Clearance: Secret
• Preferred Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) or equivalent advanced networking certification; Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) (highly desirable for senior-level candidates); Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+ (advanced experience preferred beyond baseline requirement); ITIL 4 Foundation or IT service management certification; VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent virtualization/infrastructure certification