Senior Network Engineer

Strongbridge has an exciting opportunity for a talented, experienced Senior Network Engineer to support multiple networking initiatives across all areas of our customer's organization. Ideal candidates should be self-starters who provide network engineering and architectural-level services for operations, maintenance, network infrastructure, capacity management, reporting and IT systems enhancements. Work will also include planning and implementing telecommunications and information technology infrastructures; network administration which includes network access and security; Zero Trust; emergency preparedness planning; IT disaster recovery planning and execution; IT inventory control; audio, video, and web conferencing; IT training and education; wireless services; and voice (VoIP) and data services. 

Candidates must be clearable for a public trust and be a US Citizen who has lived in the US for the past 3 years consecutively.  

Hybrid schedule: in-office once every 4 weeks and any necessary ad-hoc visits. 

Responsibilities:

• Track network uptime on both the backbone and administrative networks and ability to execute detailed network assessments and audits to identify existing infrastructure limitations, potential bottlenecks, and areas of improvement.
• Design, deploy and manage IEEE 802.1x network authentication, and proxy services.
• Plan and coordinate non-emergency outages affecting service areas to include, but not limited to: creating timely notification of outages; maintaining physical security requirements; and maintaining both physical and logical drawings of the processors, peripheral equipment, and their connectivity.
• Provide network and system infrastructure reports generated to show uptime, circuit link/CPU utilization, threshold alarms, capacity of all network and system elements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to technical team, ensuring the successful completion of network implementation projects.
• Provides high level network troubleshooting, testing and updating standard code versions and device templates as well as remediating security findings. Supports migration of existing cloud access point applications. Identifies resources required for network designs, including upgrades, expansions, and enhancements (building, core, and Data Center).
• Configures and installs network hardware and software to meet requirements and conform to technical Design Standards. Provides in-depth engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives (VoIP) for government agencies in support of their strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications.
• Enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Provides interface support to telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management.
• Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems.
• Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals).
• Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
• Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes technical improvements to the network.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 15+ years performing network engineering.
• Advanced degree (Master's degree or higher) and 12 years of experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• Experience with Virtual Switching Architecture such as VRF and VSS to support secure multi-tenant design within DMZ based virtual enclave.
• Proven success with implementing or upgrading enterprise wireless solutions such as Cisco WLC & Cisco Prime
• Proven experience with designing and developing blueprints, including network topology and protocols. Security, and connectivity, based on government customer business and technical requirements.
• Deep understanding of Cisco routing and switching, specifically with Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Ability to plan for new technology deployments (e.g. full solutioning, planning, migration, replacement of existing technology, impact to users, etc.)
• Proven experience with virtual private networks (VPNs) remote access solutions and internal tunneling technologies, such as Cisco AnyConnect for remote access and GRE Tunneling/DMVPNS for the internal tunneling technologies.
• Prior success with regards to enhancing an existing network monitoring capability or implementing a new technology.
• Experience with voice over Internet Protocol (IP and configuring/troubleshooting enterprise routing designs.
• Critical thinking, analytical thinking, deep understanding of Cisco routing/ switching, strong ability to ID and correct, and isolate, and troubleshoot network issues.
• Inherent experience with collaborating with cross-functional teams within the organization, and other offices to ensure the integration and compatibility of network solutions with other IT systems and applications.
• Strong “solutions-oriented” and collaborative mindset to drive solutions and execution for the good of the mission and team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand and effectively communicate technical concepts in a compelling, persuasive manner to non-technical audience.
• Excellent ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with numerous counterparts and build rapport, including contract stakeholders, government representatives and vendors.
• Proven proficiency facilitating challenging conversations across all levels of the organization
• Must have a high level of EQ to “bring out the best” in team members, both internal and external
• Experience and composure to be the conductor of a very complex and challenging technical “orchestra.”
• Solid goal-oriented thinking, while possessing the business acumen to align projects to business outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with a data-driven mindset
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a continuous process improvement culture.
• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing project review support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $140,000

The posted pay range reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Headquartered in Sterling, VA, Strongbridge LLC is a key provider of IT services and engineering to the Federal Government. Strongbridge has extensive experience and knowledge in systems engineering, IT services, strategic communications and program support.  Strongbridge is financially secure and a trusted partner that treats our customers, partners and employees with integrity and respect. 

Enhance Your Career as Part of Our Team:

Strongbridge is a robust and agile small business led by seasoned government contracting executives with the quality processes and management controls of a large business.  Our program management processes and techniques are based on industry best practices, and certified by external auditors, ensuring low performance risk. At Strongbridge, we are not only committed to providing our employees with the opportunity to pursue their careers, but we also foster a work environment that allows for mutual respect, open lines of communication and rewards for those who contribute to the company’s success and growth. To ensure the highest level of employee satisfaction, we offer a competitive benefits package. Only by recognizing the importance of a balanced work/family life can we ensure loyalty to our company and the highest level of client satisfaction. With outstanding benefits, an exciting work environment, and ample opportunity for growth, Strongbridge is the obvious choice for the business and technology leaders of today and tomorrow.

Strongbridge offers an expansive benefits package including:  health/dental/vision/life/short and long term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, education assistance, and 401k w/company match.

Strongbridge is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/APP).  Strongbridge embraces diversity by providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran. Strongbridge also maintains a drug-free workplace.

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