Senior Network Engineer, Installation

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Network Engineer, Installation is expected to be able to accomplish the following:

• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conducts testing of network design.
• Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options.
• Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network.
• Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways.
• Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. May be assigned responsibility for the management of the systems administration function, including associated staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• BS, 12-15 years of relevant experience; MS, 10-13 years;
  PhD, 10+ years
• One or more of the following DoD 8570/SP-ARC-002 certifications:
  • Security+
  • CySA+
  • GSEC
  • CND
  • SSCP
• One or more of the following network certifications:
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Security
  • Juniper JNCIP
  • Aruba Certified Professional
  • Palo Alto PCNSE
  • Fortinet NSE 4+
  • Equivalent enterprise-level certification

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Cisco CCIE (Enterprise or Security)
• AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty
• Azure Network Engineer Expert
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• CISSP

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer, Installation to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Network Engineer, Installation designs and plans network communications systems.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Location:
  
  Annapolis Junction, MD
• Type of environment:
  Varies
• Noise level:
  Low
• Work schedule:
  
  Non-standard shift
• Amount of Travel: 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Target salary range: $ - $. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).

This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.