Cisco Network Designer (Mid) - Secret Clearance
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Job description
We are currently seeking a COMSEC Network Designer (Mid-Level or Senior) to join the team in Berkeley, MO or Hazelwood, MO. This position will focus on supporting our company partner Global services and Technology business organization. A successful candidate will understand the importance of collaboration as these positions will focus on working directly with Information Technology (IT) Business Success Leaders and stakeholders to implement and maintain communications and network systems enabling the business to meet their organizational and program goals.
Position Responsibilities:
Leads and performs the identification, analysis, and documentation of requirements for network LAN technologies and services (e.g., wireless, data, voice, video, cable, wire) based on customer goals, objectives, cost and security constraints, to lead the design process
Works collaboratively with other stakeholders (Transport, Transport, Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN), Structured Cabling, Project Manager, etc.) in focused, agile-inspired sprint teams
Provides oversight and consultation of work intake processes. backlog and execution of requests, coordinating with IT Business leaders, Product Owners and Scrum Masters
Creates and documents designs that conform to architectural and security standards to meet customer requirements, using design templates and standard implementation packages
Prepares, deploys, and coordinates installation of complex implementation packages per company standards
Provides Level 3 Incident/Problem Management support in preventative, proactive and reactive maintenance to meet service restoration and network availability objectives, using network analysis and monitoring tools
Supports and participates in component research to provide input for more comprehensive evaluation
Leads and performs implementation planning for tactical multi-technology insertion projects, using established project management methodologies for the purpose of controlling costs and ensuring adherence to project plan
Requirements
Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years
3+ years of experience with Cisco routers and switches & Cisco IOS implementations
3+ years of experience with Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN)
3+ years of experience utilizing Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network protocols
Ability to support after-hours change windows and implementations
Willing to cover on call shifts, including weekends and after hours
Company partner is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Current CCNA, CCNP or other Cisco Certification
Experience with Arista networking
Experience with Azure, Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud
Experience with Cisco CLI
Experience with NTP
Experience with Palo Alto next generation firewall systems and Panorama
Experience with IPSEC and GRE tunnel configurations
Experience with Splunk
Benefits & conditions
With our company partner, they strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The company partner also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Language Requirements: Not Applicable
Education: Not Applicable
Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)