Senior System Engineer (Network)

Bowhead seeks a Senior Systems Engineer (Network) in Dahlgren, VA to maintain multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, and managing network configuration consistency. The Senior Systems Engineer will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures., * Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks

• Maintains network availability in multiple networking environments by administering Cisco campus based switching environments with fiber-based and copper-based Ethernet connectivity (1gig and 10gig).
• Installs, manages, and maintains Cisco switching components to support campus, wan, and distributed core architectures. Works with Cisco chassis based systems, internet circuit termination equipment, and advanced Cisco management tools.
• Manage Cisco Prime Infrastructure and analyze network health, workflow, access, information, and security requirements; performing router/ switch administration, interface configuration, and switching protocols.
• Experience with network routers and switches, and strong Cisco switch and router configuration experience.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, 802.1x, ACLs, ARP, RADIUS, IPv6, DHCP, Intrusion Prevention, Authentication, and ISP circuit connections
• Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performance
• Perform network modeling and analysis
• Define diagrams and designs for business technology initiatives
• Enforce policies for standardizing systems
• Maintains and monitors core backbone network services in multiple computing environments by identifying network connectivity requirements; performing network upgrades; monitoring network devices and logs, managing wired network connections, and managing network backbone infrastructure.

• Five to eight (5-8) y ears of experience
• Securtiy +, CCNA or CCNP (If CCNA, must be will to get the CCNP within 9-12 months)
• Must have a strong background in Cisco switching and TCP/IP protocol analysis.
• Highly desired but not required to have Backend experience with DNA/CCENT, Wireshark and TACLANE experience
• Previous experience in networking, IT, or other related fields
• Familiarity with researching communication networks
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, ability to write clear, concise project reports
• Ability to function with minimal instruction or supervision, or as a part of larger team reporting to formal project management. Strong communication & organizational skills

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 10-25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.