Secret Cleared Senior Network Engineer

Top Skills' Details
 Candidate should have 7+ years of progressively responsible network engineering hands-on in:
 Enterprise network management, focusing primarily on Cisco devices.
 Installation, configuration, and support of network switches, routers, and wireless Aps
 Experience with network topologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, GbE VLAN, and SONET.
 Experience in implementing converged networks to include VoIP, VTC and QoS methods.
 Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, and WLAN implementation and management.
 Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
 Strong working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including Cisco products and solutions.
 Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Cisco IOS platforms.
 Excellent network hardware troubleshooting experience.
 Ability to understand the organization's goals and objectives and implement solutions to meet those goals and objectives.
 Knowledge of networking protocols and IP subnetting
 Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP)
 Knowledge and experience with Juniper platform are a plus.
 Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs.
 Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the year, dependent on contract needs and requirements that may arise.
 Experience in directly managing teams of diverse technical personnel responsible for the daily operations.

Job Description
 Serve as a Router Team Operator.
 Oversee intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, boundary protection and vulnerability assessment operations to defend the Air Force Network (AFNet).
 Investigate and rectify malfunctions in network hardware and other systems to ensure service continuity.
 Meticulously monitor and manage all WAN circuits, ensuring optimal performance.
 Respond promptly to remote assistance requests from colleagues and service partners, providing expert technical support.
 Create and maintain comprehensive network support and implementation handover documentation for the Helpdesk.
 Manage assigned tasks and projects independently, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
 Provide backup support to other team members as needed, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
 Undertake any other assignments or duties as directed by management, demonstrating adaptability and versatility.
 Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across multiple devices to include routers, switches, firewalls, and management systems.
 Understand and implement disaster recovery procedures.
 Experience interpreting, implementing, and assessing DISA STIGs
 Participate in the implementation of agreed upon solutions and strategies.
 Troubleshoot technology issues, using various internal and external resources.
 Generate innovative approaches and solutions to recurring tasks or problems.
 Document technical problems, resolutions, and processes for assigned tasks and projects.
 Participate in testing and evaluation of new technologies to ensure compatibility and functionality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
Cert requirements:
IAT II (Security +)
At least one of the CE/OS DCWF requirements:
 Cisco – CCNP Routing and Switching
 Cisco - CCNP ENARSI
 Cisco - CCNP ENSDWI
 Cisco - CCNP ENSLD