Sr. Network Engineer

We are seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support our customer onsite in Washington, DC. Candidates must be willing and able to pass a federal background investigation if selected for hire; as such an existing security clearance is highly preferred (Secret). In this role you will:

• Modernize agency’s network infrastructure – design, solution and architecture in a Microsoft Azure based environment.
• Assess and implement new or replacement IT equipment in use throughout agency’s enterprise network. This includes telecom closet switches, line cards, routers, firewalls, cabling, etc.
• Review agency’s IT infrastructure on a regular basis to maximize system performance and efficiencies.
• Determine the production infrastructure capacity IT needs to meet the evolving demands of the agency.
• Support the expansion of agency’s network for things such as support for increased remote and geographically dispersed workforce, support for additional network-intensive services such as softphones and further use of cloud-provided services, etc.
• Review agency and M365 AD and identify design inconsistencies - develop corrective action and cleanup plans for the agency’s environment.
• Assist Tier II in resolving escalated incidents and requests using a combination of prior technical knowledge among team members via mentoring and cross-training. In addition, team members are expected to research and contribute to a shared knowledge base to help troubleshoot issues and share information to be used by others.
• Look for areas to create new and update existing policies and procedures to ensure consistent work quality.
• Maintain excellent collaboration and working relationships with all tier teams to ensure all teams aware of current efforts.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a lead or senior role
• 8+ years of experience with relevant network technologies, or ability to quickly learn the following:
  Microsoft Azure, Cisco Switches, Cisco VPN, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Unity Call Manager, Palo Alto Firewalls, Aruba Guest Wireless AP’s (53), Citrix Netscaler, Nutanix, MS Express Route, DOI connection, zScaler, Zayo, Allied and AT&T circuits
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred but not required
• Must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation. A Secret clearance is preferred and will need to be attained if not already held.