Chief Network Design Engineer

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of network engineering experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• CCIE Certification
• Must have a DoD IAT level II baseline certification, prior to start (Sec+).
• Excellent analytical capabilities including creative problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Committed to documentation and organization efforts.
• Capable of multitasking while working in a constantly shifting environment with many moving pieces.
• Minimum 10 years of experience relevant to the position responsibilities.
• At least one of the following certifications is required: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, Cisco Certified Design Expert, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CompTIA Linux +, Red Hat Linux, or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in network design, integration, test, security, and implementation of Network Services for DISA DoDNet.
• Provide expert knowledge of network engineering and operations, large scale enterprise network solution implementation and transition to Network Operations, as well as test and evaluation activities. Perform highly technical maintenance involving network devices routers, switches, security solutions, and WANX.
• Participate in technical development of staff.
• Oversee the management of 5+ direct reports.
• Propose new solutions to Network Domain Architects to define and/or continuously improve:

• Direct STIG compliant configuration baselines, versioning, and compliance tracking
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Automation and best practice insertion opportunities
• Oversee development of SOPs/TTPs
• Continuous Service Improvements (CSI)

• System performance tuning and enhancements
• Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP)

• Evaluate network bandwidth needs and recommend measures to meet those requirements.
• Provide expert knowledge of defense-in-depth standards, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and maintenance activities with the appropriate Delivery Operations Managers, NOC Lead, Release Management team and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as the senior Tier III escalation support engineer for Incident Management activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documents, analyses, and reports.
• Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis for Problem Management activities.
• Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and mission-focused environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous work experience providing engineering and operational services on DISA supported networks.
• Experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) identity management solution.
• Demonstrated NET/SEC DevOps experience.
• ITIL v3/v4 certification/training.
• Agile certifications or applicable experience.

Clearance/Citizenship:

• Must hold an active Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be US Citizen

Location:  Fort Meade, MD