Sr. Principal Network Engineer

Sr. Principal Network Engineer

Requirements

• Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of IT experience is required
• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT level 2 baseline certification (example: Security+ CE)
• Candidates must have a current and fully adjudicated DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Top Secret/SCI level security clearance as a condition of employment
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls)

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of classified networks – LAN/WAN environments
• Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware / software interconnection, as well as interfaces, including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.
• Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements are based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings
• Ensure all communication requirements (based on future needs and current usage) are configured to optimize cost savings
• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions
• Install, configure and Cisco routers, switches, and Palo Alto firewalls
• Install, configure and maintain Cisco Call Manager voip systems
• Provide regular monitoring, and network analysis, regarding short and long-range planning for [in-house] systems
• Design networks, or portions of networks, including the selection of hardware and software packages
• Provide incident and service request support in accordance with enterprise SLAs
• Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
• Plan, manage and implement complex network designs in support of customer requirements
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Support network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements, provide design solutions, in accordance with standards
• Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems
• Document network hardware and software technology components
• Install and configure routers, switches and firewalls. (Cisco/Palo Alto)
• Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree and protocols
• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems
• On occasion may provide after-hours and weekend support
• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results
• Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3)
• Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments
• Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems meeting SLA requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Network Engineering
• Active Top Secret/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have
• Network+ certification and/or either a CCNP or a CCIE certification
• Network design, analysis, and administration of routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls
• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.) would be nice to have
• Experience with configuring TACLANES would be ideal
• Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture design
• Demonstrated leadership skills, or previous management of small teams, would be helpful