Senior Network Engineer / Administrator

BRPH

About The Position

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. As an employee-owned company, BRPH is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and client-focused approach, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to design and build environments that are functional, efficient, and future-ready. Overview The Senior Network Engineer / Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of complex network and systems infrastructure that ensures high availability, performance, and security in a highly regulated environment subject to strict compliance controls. This role involves configuring, deploying, and maintaining network equipment; monitoring system performance; troubleshooting issues; and applying necessary updates. The ideal candidate will also lead infrastructure projects, support security initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and maintain comprehensive network documentation. The position supports enterprise-wide connectivity across data centers, branch offices, and corporate locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years of experience in enterprise network administration and security
Solid understanding of communication protocols, scripting, and security best practices.
Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills, especially in high-pressure situations and outage management.
Ability to work independently and in team settings on projects and incident resolution.
Ability to work with and support helpdesk team for troubleshooting
Experience leading change control processes and managing network projects.
Ability to visualize and troubleshoot networking issues unsupported
Working familiarity with vSphere and converged storage network architecture
Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Experience working with RMM and monitoring software
Execute projects following approved work plans, checklists, and procedures.
Identify and escalate out-of-scope requests requiring change orders.
Document lessons learned and implemented improvements in future projects.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field
Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Fortinet NSE4, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Administrator Associate, or CISSP
Familiarity with automation tools (Python, PowerShell, Ansible) and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCC HIGH)
Familiarity with specific technologies: Dell Powerscale, Rubrik, Horizon, Fortimanager, Active Directory, Dell iDRAC and SCG
Experience with compliance frameworks and regulations (ISO 27001, CMMC, ITAR)
Prior leadership experience managing network projects or teams

Responsibilities

Design, configure, patch, deploy, and maintain the enterprise network across data centers, branch offices, and corporate locations
Ensure maximum network uptime and performance through proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and incident resolution
Configure and manage firewalls, switches, and Wi-Fi infrastructure (Fortinet, Ruckus, Dell OS10)
Collaborate as part of the IT security team to implement and maintain strong network security measures, ensuring compliance with CMMC level 2 requirements
Work with Systems Architect and Systems Administrator positions to deliver projects and manage the overall infrastructure as a unified team
Work directly with branch office support teams during outage recovery, planned upgrades, and network modifications
Engage with service providers and vendors to stay current with emerging solutions, manage support cases, and track key deliverables
Prepare and execute change requests with full testing and rollback procedures
Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures, according to BRPH standards
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff
Lead project teams, including assigning tasks and coordinating onsite resource.
Support compliance and audit activities related to network infrastructure and data protection standards
Track and report on individual and project KPIs, including utilization, budget adherence, and documentation quality
Participate in weekly team huddles prepared with status updates and metrics.