Senior Network Engineer

KIHOMAC•Colorado Springs, CO

11h

About The Position

Provide advice and training to end-users, and guide and inform senior leadership Demonstrate a firm understanding of network architectures including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, IPS, and internal and external routing to delegate tasks to network engineering team Work directly with corresponding Team Leads, Project Managers, Network Engineers, and Network Architect for coordination of routine maintenance, break/fix repair, and planned changes, coordinating any down time with all appropriate leadership and stakeholders Perform end-user support to internal teammates and tenants/performers alike, including but not limited to Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, physical fault isolation cabling, etc. Generate network design guidance in coordination with architects, SMEs, and system engineers; along with the installation/deployment, configuration, testing, compliance enforcement, and reporting on MDSEA assets to include Cisco, Gigamon, and Riverbed hardware, along with the associated software suites and those of VMware NSX/ vCenter, SolarWinds, and other tools as necessary as well as assure and sustain the integrity and security of network infrastructure Update documentation (network diagrams, rack diagrams, etc.) utilizing approved work vehicles and the change management process Perform hardening and STIG checklist validation/verification for associated network infrastructure and virtual machines Provide mentorship and training to junior/mid engineers to ensure their participation in experience-gathering day-to-day activities, and review work products and efforts during their development Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
Active Security+ certification required
CCNA certification preferred
10+ years of general (full-time) work experience required
5+ years of directly related experience required
1+ year of experience in a management or leadership role required
Experience requirements may be reduced with completion of advanced education
Network Engineering
Directory Services (e.g. Windows 2000+ AD, LDAP, DHCP)
Operating Systems (e.g. UNIX, Windows, MS Exchange); Internet Protocols (e.g. DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL)
Firewall configuration and troubleshooting
Multiple network types (i.e. LAN, WAN, VxLAN, SDN)
Managing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telecommunications infrastructures
Must be a US citizen
Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
CCNA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide advice and training to end-users, and guide and inform senior leadership
Demonstrate a firm understanding of network architectures including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, IPS, and internal and external routing to delegate tasks to network engineering team
Work directly with corresponding Team Leads, Project Managers, Network Engineers, and Network Architect for coordination of routine maintenance, break/fix repair, and planned changes, coordinating any down time with all appropriate leadership and stakeholders
Perform end-user support to internal teammates and tenants/performers alike, including but not limited to Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, physical fault isolation cabling, etc.
Generate network design guidance in coordination with architects, SMEs, and system engineers; along with the installation/deployment, configuration, testing, compliance enforcement, and reporting on MDSEA assets to include Cisco, Gigamon, and Riverbed hardware, along with the associated software suites and those of VMware NSX/ vCenter, SolarWinds, and other tools as necessary as well as assure and sustain the integrity and security of network infrastructure
Update documentation (network diagrams, rack diagrams, etc.) utilizing approved work vehicles and the change management process
Perform hardening and STIG checklist validation/verification for associated network infrastructure and virtual machines
Provide mentorship and training to junior/mid engineers to ensure their participation in experience-gathering day-to-day activities, and review work products and efforts during their development
Other duties as assigned