Network Engineering Design Manager

SMS is seeking an experienced Network Engineering Design Manager to lead the design implementation and optimization of enterprise LAN CAN and WAN data voice and video network architectures in support of mission critical operations This position will oversee advanced routing switching VoIP network security integration performance analysis and enterprise datacenter modernization efforts while providing technical leadership training documentation and operational support to both contractor and government teams The ideal candidate will bring deep Cisco networking expertise strong knowledge of DoD and commercial information assurance tools and the ability to plan troubleshoot brief and execute complex network engineering initiatives in CONUS and OCONUS mission environments AFCENTs mission is to deliver combat ready air space communications and cyberspace capability for USCENTCOM helping maintain security and stability throughout Southwest Asia We support the AFCENT Commander USCENTCOM coalition and joint partners and warfighters who rely on NIPRNet SIPRNet partner networks and other command and control systems The AFCENT NOSC program is focused on running and protecting a 247 enterprise network and systems operations including cybersecurity engineering maintenance and technical support keeping the AFCENTs theater communications and IT infrastructure ready secure and available to effectively execute the AFCENT mission Since 1976 SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies With the goal of building long term partnerships with our customers we invest in our employees by providing the training tools and support they need to keep critical missions operational improve performance and reduce risk SMS is headquartered in McLean Virginia with offices and on site operations at customer locations throughout the United States For additional information on SMS visit wwwsmscom

• Design LAN CAN WAN data voice and video architecture
• Configure and implement internal external and service provider routing protocols including but not limited to Border Gateway Protocol BGP and Open Shortest Path First OSPF and Mult protocol Label Switching MPLS
• Analyze networking metrics and recognize sub par network performance
• Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth and network security incidents
• Troubleshoot network intrusion devices specific to the Department of Defense and commercial information assurance tools to ensure proper design and integration
• Administer advanced Cisco network products such as VoIP and other advanced technologies
• Serve as an on shift training representative for both contractors and government personnel to include Cisco Switches and Routers and hardware troubleshooting disciplines LAN technologies and OS used on deployed networks
• Perform analysis for collaboration of network system needs and participate in planning designing upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project based timeline
• Provide General IT Management support
• Provide General Networking support
• Provide LANWAN Enterprise support
• Provide general O&M as required
• Provide documentation reports support as required
• Provide meetings briefings support as required
• Provide functional training support as required
• Provide OCONUS deploymentTDY travel support as required
• Provide CONUS TDY support as required

• BS in related field and 5 or more years relevant IT experience preferred or 7 or more years relevant IT experience
• Firewall experience
• Knowledge of what constitutes a threat to a network
• Skill in providing feedback to enhance future collection and analysis
• Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments and Windows Server using server images
• Experience with implementation of storage solutions high availability Domain Name Systems DNS Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP network connectivity and remote access solutions core and distributed network solutions advance network infrastructure and maintain and monitor server environments

Certifications Required CCNP ITIL Foundation candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification

TSSCISMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran