Sr Network Engineer

Position is contingent upon contract award. As the Senior Network Engineer , you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and support of an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), Agency Internet Network (AIN), Intranet, and other data communications systems; maintaining network hardware and software. Monitors network to ensure availability to all system users and performs necessary maintenance to support network availability. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.
2. Provide leadership/mentorship to junior & mid-level network engineers.
3. Oversee the network control center.
4. Provide support to projects that involve networks.
5. Perform a full range of complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies within a single network.
6. Evaluate new network technologies and make recommendations to project managers regarding integration into the existing network.
7. Plan new configurations for integration into the network, ensuring effective integration and optimal network performance.
8. Ensure adequate planning for hardware and communications facilities to develop and implement methodologies for analysis, installation, and support of voice communications systems.
9. Provide support in translating business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs, and orders.
10. Maintain network infrastructure as-built cabling/fiber documentation and diagrams.
11. Assist with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
12. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with network infrastructure and/or components.
13. Evaluate and monitor health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.
14. Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
15. Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions, or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
16. Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure performance and availability objectives are met.
17. Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance, and reliability of the network.
18. Recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices.
19. Follow all customer network security processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with all government policies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent (15+ Years Experience in DoD Network Engineering).
2. 10+ years related technical experience in DoD Network Engineering.
3. 7+ years of experience with large-scale enterprise/global network engineering experience in a high-paced diverse environment.
4. Required Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or equivalent certification, IAT level III or advanced certification requirements per DoDM 8140.03, and shall maintain IAT level III certification requirements throughout the life of the contract.
5. Required experience with a broad spectrum of elements such as radio, fiber optics, cable infrastructure, technical control, local and wide area networks, command and control systems, space communications, data recording, switched data/voice, video computing, office automation, automation security, network security, physical security systems, perimeter security systems, network and systems management and control, video teleconferencing, MPLS, and JRSS VRFs.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

1. Voice Systems to include telephone switches such as Meridian SL-100 (or current telephone switch equipment), Regional Hub Node (RHN), Medium Distribution Node (MDN), and Area Distribution Node (ADN), or key telephones such as the AT&T Partner key system.
2. Data Systems to include troubleshooting and configuration of routers, hubs, and switches for both NIPRNET and SIPRNET connectivity; familiarity with the TCP/IP protocols (IPv4 and IPv6), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802-3, routing protocols, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, MPLS, JRSS, and VRFs.
3. Network Operations Center to include trouble ticket reporting systems such as Remedy; network management systems such as Solarwinds or CA Spectrum, or help desk services for all network problems.
4. Utilizing change and configuration management processes and procedures (Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)).
5. Proficient in Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office applications, and AutoCAD.
6. Proficient with tools used for network monitoring and diagnostics.
7. Proficient with terminal applications using Secure Shell (SSH), SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), etc.
8. Experienced with DOD policy and requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment: Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds. Travel: May be required to live off-post. Some periods of travel between Qatar and Kuwait may be necessary. Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required. Intrepid Global Solutions, LLC. Intrepid Global Solutions, LLC. (IGS), is a leading international services company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IGS leverages and integrates its capabilities – IT & Communications, Aviation & Engineering Solutions, Power Solutions, Infrastructure & Logistics - to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges. Intrepid Global Solutions, LLC. (“IGS” and/or “Company”) and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr