Senior IPvNetwork Engineer

Job Duties

• Manages all components and aspects of OIGNet network, provides assistance and support as necessary for Open Net and Class Net networks
• Manages routing, switching and firewall infrastructure for on‑premises, co‑location site and cloud environments
• Supports existing and new implementations from an operational perspective
• Designs, implements and supports new network and datacenter solutions such as voice‑over‑IP, IPv6, datacenter switches and routing
• Monitors performance of network infrastructure and provides last‑tier troubleshooting support as necessary
• Monitors availability of all applications, systems and networks per established SLAs
• Monitors overall security posture of applications, systems and networks and takes immediate action to address identified issues
• Implements and/or uses IT security tools to monitor and protect OIGNet network and all associated assets
• Implements zero‑trust network architecture concepts to always keep OIGNet network secure
• Works with lead network engineer and datacenter manager to set priorities for projects and tasks
• Guides junior engineers as necessary on topics related to OIG projects and tasks
• Participates in team meetings, collaborates with other team members and teams on projects and tasks
• Creates detailed network diagrams, as built, and standard operating procedure documents
• Uses OIG ticketing system to resolve problem tickets
• Interfaces with external entities such as IRM, other federal agencies and internet service providers to work on projects and troubleshooting efforts when necessary
• Supports all FISMA A&A and continuous monitoring efforts for on‑premise and cloud environments
• Provides last‑tier support during normal business and after hours in critical network outage situations to provide quick resolution

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or related IT field and ten years of experience in support of Windows/Linux/Unix operating systems, Cisco networking equipment and systems integration for classified and unclassified networks.
• Experience in planning and executing systems engineering projects in support of system engineering life cycle development for classified and unclassified environments.
• Strong problem solving, leadership and project management skills.
• Proficiency with all aspects of Windows Server 2003, 2008 Active Directory Services.
• Understanding of the Border Gateway Routing Protocol (BGRP) and Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE).
• Knowledge of CISCO routers, switches and networking technologies.
• Experience with VPN encryption devices, such as Cisco routers, Cisco ASA's and Nortel connectivity.
• Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues and resolve problems related to outages.
• Ability to evaluate residing systems for network, system and security readiness as well as provide troubleshooting for application environment issues.
• Position requires a TOP SECRET clearance.

• Eight years of experience designing, installing and supporting routing, switching and firewall equipment.
• Eight years of experience designing secure complex network solutions based upon requirements.
• Eight years of experience working with Cisco, Juniper and Ciena switches.
• Three years of experience with routing and switching protocols such as OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, spanning tree, various 802.1 protocols, trunking and traffic aggregation.
• Three years of experience working with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.
• Two years of experience working in Microsoft Azure cloud environment supporting and designing new solutions.
• Two years of experience working directly with internet service providers.
• Two years of experience with deploying or administering network configuration management solutions.
• Three years of experience designing and implementing fault tolerant solutions to eliminate single points of failure and make networks as resilient as possible.
• Experience supporting and managing enterprise wireless network solutions.
• Experience supporting federal agency networks and datacenters.
• Experience with implementing and using performance management and security management tools.
• Good understanding of requirements for federal agency networks…