Senior Network Engineer

The role

This person will provide subject matter expertise in the engineering, design, and maintenance of a corporate, campus-wide CISCO LAN plant. They will support enterprise network solutions across multiple sites and conduct laboratory assessments for DISN Services.

What you will do

• Provide subject matter expertise in the engineering, design, and maintenance of a corporate, campus-wide CISCO LAN plant
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of enterprise network solutions across multiple sites
• Play an active role in the planning, design, and deployment of technology refreshes for the enterprise network
• Conduct lab assessments for both classified and unclassified DISN Services
• Ensure the seamless interoperability of WAN, IOEE/IOSEE, and DISN network equipment and services
• Plan, track, and document implementation tasks
• Create and maintain configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, and test plans
• Monitor the completion of assigned tasks, projects, work orders, and incidents
• Develop technical specifications for simple to moderately complex network problems and solutions

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in LAN/WAN engineering support, Network Administration, and WAN Administration within both classified and unclassified environments
• Expertise in LAN/WAN protocols such as BGP, MPLS, and LDP, with experience in a service provider environment
• Solid background in network design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a multi-vendor environment
• Proficiency in device configuration for both wired and wireless technologies, as well as voice and video technologies
• Active Secret clearance with SSBI or Top-Secret clearance
• Valid U.S. Passport for potential OCONUS travel
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certification (Category IAT Level III), such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP
• Cisco Certified Network Professional-Enterprise (CCNP-E) certification or equivalent
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Expertise in 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN technologies and associated software and hardware equipment
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• CompTIA Cloud+
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
• Ability to obtain Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher certification
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Team building events
• Professional development support

About the company

CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm. They apply a philosophy of "Do what is right, always" across their business.