Network Engineer, Senior

AM Pierce and Associates•Patuxent River, MD

2d•$155,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a Network Engineer – Senior.

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Poly, required.
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ALLOWABLE SUBSITIUTIONS: Master's degree with eight (8) years of relevant work experience or PhD with six (6) years of relevant work experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience configuring, installing, supporting, and maintaining network infrastructure including switches, routers, and firewalls; monitoring network performance; diagnosing complex network issues; conducting preventative maintenance; and ensuring security compliance.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in LAN/WAN system administration, network security, systems maintenance, performance monitoring, requirements analysis, resource scheduling, configuration management, and documentation management; includes significant Layer 1 and strong Layer 2 switching expertise.
Proficiency with Microsoft Visio.
Demonstrated proficiency with Cisco-based routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
Ability to develop high-quality Standard Operating Procedures and technical documentation including network diagrams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Flexibility to support occasional weekend work as required.
DoD 8140 CSWF certification within 60 days of start (Cloud+ or Security+).

Demonstrated experience operating in TS/SCI airborne and terrestrial tactical and enterprise networks.
Demonstrated experience operating in SECRET/COLL airborne and terrestrial tactical and enterprise networks.
Deep understanding of MULTI-INT system interfaces and the ability to serve as a lead integrator in rapid prototyping and technology evaluation environments.
Expert knowledge of airborne SIGINT system operations and interdependencies to support Tier-3 mission environments.
Expert understanding of advanced national and airborne dissemination concepts and methods supporting tactical and national consumers.
Strong knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint Commands, DoD organizational structures, mission functions, and operational relationships.
Strong understanding of Distributed SIGINT Operations (DSO) in airborne environments.
Experience configuring and managing Type 1 encryptors.
Experience with IPSEC VPN technologies.
Familiarity with Linux environments (RHEL, SUNOS).
Cisco CCNP Certification, preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, preferred

Review detailed network designs and configurations to ensure architectural alignment and identify opportunities to optimize performance and reliability.
Create, update, and maintain system baseline documentation including block diagrams, Simple Network Diagrams (SND), Detailed Network Diagrams (DND), and router/switch configuration templates.
Implement Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and security controls to harden network and operating systems; support development of IATT and ATO documentation for lab environments.
Provide expert network integration support for site installations.
Deliver Tier-3 engineering, troubleshooting, and recovery support to restore and maintain mission network performance.
Contribute to routine meetings, status updates, site reviews, and technical documentation including procedures, trip reports, and network analysis reports.
Conduct research, testing, and network analysis leveraging tools such as Wireshark and other methods to evaluate emerging technologies.
Collaborate closely with partner organizations and internal IT stakeholders on infrastructure initiatives.
Support customer briefings and design reviews; operate effectively in an independent, multi-tasking environment.
Plan and implement future IT development initiatives and execute assigned project responsibilities.