Senior Network Engineer

Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC)•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FEDITC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work in the Honolulu HI Area. A United States Citizenship and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position. This is an upcoming opportunity contingent on contract award.

Requirements

United States Citizenship
Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field AND 5+ years of relevant experience OR Technical/Vocational certification AND 10+ years of progressively complex networking experience
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Experience supporting DoD or DHA healthcare systems environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholder

Nice To Haves

Mastery of networking protocols and technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP.
Strong understanding of LAN/WAN technologies, routing, switching, and multi-protocol environments.
Experience with Ethernet technologies (Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet), ATM, FDDI, and WAN connectivity.
Hands-on experience with Cisco systems, Windows networks, Active Directory, UNIX, and OpenVMS environments.
Experience with network diagnostic tools, OTDR, cable testers, and network analyzers.
Knowledge of MIB, MRTG, and network performance monitoring methodologies.
Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture concepts

Responsibilities

Serve as the regional point of contact for LAN/WLAN/WAN network issues, configuration management, and communications interconnection.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network problems across all levels of the OSI model.
Perform installation, configuration, management, and maintenance of network infrastructure supporting DHA facilities.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to Network Specialists and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
Utilize tools such as SolarWinds Orion, ARMIS, and Ansible for network monitoring and diagnostics.
Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and IDS systems to ensure network security and prevent unauthorized access.
Develop, document, and implement network standards, policies, and procedures in compliance with DoD and DHA requirements.
Analyze network performance and implement improvements to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
Evaluate vendor products and recommend solutions to meet mission requirements.
Communicate network status and support updates to key stakeholders and customers.
Support network modernization initiatives, including Zero Trust architecture implementation.
Participate in additional projects and provide technical expertise as required.