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Senior Network Engineer - CONUS
$78,000 - 118,000
NexGen Data Systems, Inc.
Faber Place Drive 4000, Suffolk
$78,000 - 118,000
Requirements
Must:
- Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance necessary.
- DoD Approved 8570/8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications mandatory.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) required.
- Preferred: CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) or similar.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field; 5 years of experience with degree or 10 years with technical/vocational certification.
- 10-14 years of relevant technical experience essential.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF), and VLAN management.
- Expert proficiency in Cisco IOS/IOS-XE configuration and troubleshooting.
- Advanced understanding of 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.11 wireless standards.
- Significant experience with SolarWinds Orion NPM, ARMIS, and Ansible automation.
- Comprehensive understanding of network security: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE.
- Advanced performance optimization using MRTG, SNMP, and MIB analysis.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Architectures and segmentation techniques.
- Proficiency in OTDR, cable certification, and network analysis tools.
- Knowledge of synchronous and asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Gigabit, FDDI, ATM.
- Experience with Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP in enterprise settings.
- 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience in enterprise contexts.
- DoD Healthcare Information Systems experience strongly favored.
- Proven skill in managing complex multi-site network operations (50+ locations).
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities for executive-level reporting.
Responsibilities
- Act as the regional point of contact for complex network issues and escalations across the CONUS region.
- Provide expert troubleshooting for LAN/WLAN/WAN issues throughout CONUS facilities.
- Lead initiatives for technology evaluation and assess new networking products or solutions.
- Conduct network requirements analysis for data, voice, and video infrastructure.
- Formulate implementation strategies and recommendations for network enhancements.
- Mentor and guide Referral Engineers, Network Engineer Associates, and Network Specialists.
- Engage in technical working groups and strategic planning sessions.
- Collaborate with the DHA Network Modernization Team on infrastructure upgrades.
- Support emergency operations and offer on-call expertise for critical situations.
- Oversee complex change management and network architecture decisions.
- Ensure adherence to DHA network standards and Zero Trust Architecture principles.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures.
Description
At NexGen Data Systems, we are focused on providing advanced systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. We maintain a culture that emphasizes knowledge and career growth through continuous learning, ensuring our team stays abreast of the latest advancements in systems and networking, thereby equipping them to deliver optimal solutions to our clients. We offer competitive benefits including full coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, along with subsidized dependents premiums, a 401(k) plan with a 10% salary match, and a comprehensive training program. Team members enjoy 11 paid holidays and start their paid time off (PTO) accrual at 15 days annually.
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