Senior Network Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring a Senior Network Engineer to provide operational and integration support for a multi-vendor infrastructure, including various networks, systems, and virtual training environment (VTE) vendors. This position will be located in Tampa, FL. This is an on-site requirement with flexible remote work based on project requirements. 

Gathers information concerning the capabilities of Company products; investigates the technical capabilities of Company products and competing equipment and solutions; stays abreast of developments in hardware and software. Generates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning & design and ensures requirements are complied with through formal verification methods. Translates high-level product development strategies into network and system requirement specifications and works with other engineering disciplines to develop lower-level detailed implementation requirements. Establishes and coordinates the development of standards, practices, and procedures related to the overall network and system development. Design interfaces and combine network and system elements to work as a whole. Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures. Customer liaison and support for business development activities and understanding and shaping requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a fast-paced environment alongside a team of highly specialized Engineers, providing engineering and implementation action for integration, modernization, and new installations for partner nations and allies in the Southern & European Command areas of responsibilities.
• Ability to install network equipment, cabling, in complex data center environments.
• Provide operation and integration support for a multi-vendor infrastructure, including various routers and switches, vendor firewalls, and vendor servers.
• Aid senior engineers and the team with routing and switching support with an intermediate understanding of designing, testing, and implementing dynamic routing protocols (both IGP and EGP), a core understanding of layer two technologies and concepts, and familiarity with any of the major vendor CLI (Cisco IoS, JunOS, PanOS) environments.
• Ability to configure, install, and manage routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, virtual local area networks (VLANs), multi-protocol label switching (MPLS), IP routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), IP multicast, and quality of service (QoS) under the direction and guidance of senior engineers and network architects.
• Ensure proper routing protocols are being applied to optimize the end-to-end network performance from the Local Area Network (LAN) through a Wide Area Network (WAN), to a Campus Area Network (CAN), to a Storage Area Network (SAN), or data center.
• Assist the customer with identifying derived design objectives, technical specifications, performance requirements, and interoperability specifications to ensure the system design meets stakeholder end-to-end requirements.
• Document networks, system changes, and all required checklists within the configuration baseline.
• ability and understanding of network drawing and use of productivity tools (Visio, Lucid, AutoCad, etc.) is necessary.

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance: Secret

• Must possess an Active Secret or NATO Secret Clearance
• Must have a valid US Passport and be prepared for international travel up to 40% at customer locations in Eastern Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America..
• Proficiency with network diagramming and productivity tools (such as Visio, Lucid, and AutoCAD) is necessary.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, CASP, etc.).
• Entry-level experience with Cyber Network Defense (CND), Cybersecurity Operations, or current CCNA Level Certification.
• Knowledge of multi-area OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS environments
• Experience setting up IPSec VPNs, GRE Tunnels, and DMVPN architecture.
• Experience with L2 and L3 protocols over Campus/WAN networks.
• Experience with multitiered hub-and-spoke network design.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Relevant MS Degree and +4 Years; BS Degree and +6 years of relevant experience, or HS Diploma +9 years of relevant experience in network design and implementation. Specific expertise, education, and training may be considered in place of a degree.
• A senior military background within Signal, Communications, or Information Technology MOSs will be highly desired.
• CCNA Security or CCNA CyberOps - Desired Qualifications in place of CCNA: JNCDA/JNCIA, PCCET/PCNSE - CCNP Security or CCNP Service Provider (SPCORE)

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GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.