Network Engineer

BACKGROUND

SiloSmashers is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to join its growing contract supporting a federal government agency.

The government customer requires the expertise of an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support its multiple networking initiatives across all areas of the division. Specifically, the government customer is looking for expertise to provide network engineering and architectural-level services for operations, maintenance, network infrastructure, capacity management, reporting and IT enhancements for its systems.

Furthermore, this government agency requires expertise related to planning and implementing telecommunications and information technology infrastructures; network administration which includes network access and security; Zero Trust; IT disaster recovery planning and execution; IT inventory control; audio, video, and web conferencing; wireless services; and voice (VoIP) and data services.

The Senior Network Engineer is a matrixed role supporting multiple projects and is expected to have the wherewithal to prioritize, over-communicate, plan and tightly coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, while driving day-to-day work to completion.

The Senior Network Engineer will also be responsible for traveling to field sites as needed in support of ongoing initiatives.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Critical thinking, analytical thinking, deep understanding of Cisco routing/ switching, strong ability to ID and correct, and isolate, and troubleshoot network issues.

· Proven experience with designing network topology, protocols. Security, and connectivity, based on government customer business and technical requirements.

· Deep understanding of Cisco routing and switching, specifically with Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center,

· Ability to plan for new technology deployments (e.g. full solutioning, planning, migration, replacement of existing technology, impact to users, etc.)

· Proven experience with experience with virtual private networks (VPNs) remote access solutions and internal tunneling technologies, such as Cisco AnyConnect for remote access and GRE Tunneling/DMVPNS for the internal tunneling technologies

· Prior success with regards to enhancing an existing network monitoring capability or implementing a new technology.

· Experience with voice over Internet Protocol (IP and configuring/troubleshooting enterprise routing designs.

· Experience configuring and analyzing Cisco Firepower IDS/IPS and firewalls using FMC.

· Experience supporting physical infrastructure such as racking, installation, configuration, and cabling.

· Tracking network uptime on both the backbone and administrative networks and ability to execute detailed network assessments and audits to identify existing infrastructure limitations, potential bottlenecks, and areas of improvement.

· Experience with Virtual Switching Architecture such as VRF and VSS to support secure multi-tenant design within DMZ based virtual enclave.

· Proven success with implementing or upgrading enterprise wireless solutions such as Cisco WLC &

· Design, deploy and manage IEEE 802.1x network authentication, and proxy services.

· Plan and coordinate non-emergency outages affecting service areas to include, but not limited to: creating timely notification of outages; maintaining physical security requirements; and maintaining both physical and logical drawings of the processors, peripheral equipment, and their connectivity.

· Provide network and system infrastructure reports generated to show uptime, circuit link/CPU utilization, threshold alarms, capacity of all network and system elements.

· Provide technical leadership and guidance to technical team, ensuring the successful completion of network implementation projects.

· Provides high level network troubleshooting, testing and updating standard code versions and device templates as well as remediating security findings. Supports migration of existing cloud access point applications. Identifies resources required for network designs, including upgrades, expansions, and enhancements (building, core, and Data Center).

· Configures and installs network hardware and software to meet requirements and conform to technical Design Standards. Provides in-depth engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives (VoIP) for government agencies in support of their strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications.

· Enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Provides interface support to telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management. Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems. Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals). Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance. Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes technical improvements to the network.

SOFT SKILLS:

· Inherent experience with collaborating with cross-functional teams within the organization, and other offices to ensure the integration and compatibility of network solutions with other IT systems and applications.

· Strong "solutions-oriented" and collaborative mindset to drive solutions and execution for the good of the mission and team.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand and effectively communicate technical concepts in a compelling, persuasive manner to non-technical persons.

· Excellent ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with numerous counterparts and build rapport, including contract stakeholders, government representatives and vendors

· Proven proficiency facilitating challenging conversations across all levels of the organization

· Must have a high level of EQ to "bring out the best" in team members, both internal and external

· Experience and composure to be the conductor of a very complex and challenging technical "orchestra."

· Solid goal-oriented thinking, while possessing the business acumen to align projects to business outcomes

· Flexibility and ability to swiftly adapt to a customer environment and positively integrate oneself

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with a data-driven mindset

· Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a continuous process improvement culture Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing project review support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy

· Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Must be a U.S. Citizen

· Bachelor's Degree

· 15+ years performing network engineering

· Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or

· Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification

· Advanced degree (Master's degree or higher) and 12 years of experience.

PLUSES:

· Provides high level technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Provides support in the translation of business requirements into network requirements, designs and orders. Determines feasibility, cost, network equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.

· Current DHS EOD