Sr. Network Engineer---TS Cleared

Infrastructure & Systems Engineering. Design, implement, and maintain the core systems infrastructure that supports secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations.

• Design, configure, and maintain infrastructure components including firewalls and switches.
• Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) to firewalls and switches.
• Support and manage virtual and hyperconverged environments.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and migrate Windows Server and SQL Server software.
• Participate in the design and delivery of information and operational support systems.

Automation & Scripting. Leverage scripting to automate tasks, enhance efficiency, and support system management across the enterprise.

• Write clean, effective scripts using Python, PowerShell, Ruby, Perl, or similar languages.

Environment Management & Testing. Support the creation and maintenance of test environments to ensure system functionality, security, and performance meet mission requirements.

• Manage and maintain software verification and validation (V&V) environments, including hardware and network components.
• Build and maintain User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environments as needed.
• Install Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in test environments on a routine basis.
• Participate in Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) exercises in assigned roles.

Technical Documentation & Procurement Support. Contribute to program planning and acquisitions by developing technical documentation and supporting procurement processes.

• Draft and update procurement documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Support program planning and future procurements through gap analyses and technical recommendations.
• Identify, evaluate, and assist in resolving program risks and issues.

Security & Compliance Review. Ensure system and network designs meet evolving security standards and technical requirements.

• Review and provide recommendations on proposed network and system designs to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Assist in designing secure system configurations when needed.

Liaison & Stakeholder Support. Serve as a trusted technical advisor and communication bridge between stakeholders, administrators, and engineering teams.

• Liaise with hardware/software support teams, stakeholders, and end users to support integration and troubleshooting.
• Review deliverables and provide technical feedback and approval recommendations.
• Attend local meetings and relevant conferences as required.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings and presentations within established deadlines.

Additional duties:

• Designing enterprise networks including LAN, WAN, cloud solutions, software defined networking, load balancing, zero trust, WAN optimization, network encryption solutions.
• Firewalls, switches
• Virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, Nutanix, VMWare)
• Windows Server and SQL Server
• Scripting in Python, PowerShell, or equivalent

• 5 years designing enterprise networks including LAN, WAN, cloud solutions, software defined networking, load balancing, zero trust, WAN optimization, network encryption solutions.
• 5 years' experience supporfting virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, Nutanix, VMWare)
• 5 years' experience supporting Windows servers, performing upgrades, patches, etc.
• Must be a US citizen with an Active Top Secret clearance
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or equivalent certification., * Bachelor's degree
• Experience in systems engineering, including infrastructure and virtualization support.
• Experience with Jira implementation
• Relevant certifications such as:

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• CCNA
• VMware Data Center Virtualization

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