Network IT Security Engineer

Overview

Role: IT Security Engineer

Client: DC Government

Location:

Washington DC (Hybrid)

Description

• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use.
• Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of network development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and network flexibility.
• Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in network technologies, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.
• Participate in the development of network strategies in collaboration with the executive team.

• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances across the organization’s network.
• Design company LANs, WANs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other devices.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Interact with vendors, outsource rs, and contractors to secure network products and services.

• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
• Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions.
• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Computer Science
• The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years)
• Cisco Certification in specialized areas is required.

• 10 years’ experience managing, developing, and delivering strategic network architectural design and operational excellence.
• 10 years’ experience designing enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, VMs, virtual networks, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards
• Experience designing and implementing Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Security Software
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of scaled systems, ability to identify problem areas, uphold network quality, and drive design
• Expert understanding of WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi technology
• Strong knowledge of IT security requirements and experience working with information security
• Experience with Lean IT concepts
• Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, traffic flow, and data processing concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Extensive experience with developing strategic plans.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

• Excellent architecture and technical support documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating needs assessments, budgets, and so on.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keep attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Flexible work from home options available.