Network Lead/SME

• This is a leadership role supporting mission-critical network infrastructure and enterprise networking operations within a highly secure environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in network architecture, engineering, security, routing and switching, firewall management, and enterprise network modernization initiatives., * Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure enterprise network infrastructures supporting mission-critical operations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineering teams responsible for enterprise networking solutions.
• Design, implement, and optimize LAN, WAN, VPN, routing, switching, and firewall technologies across the enterprise environment.
• Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, implementation plans, technical specifications, and operational procedures.

• Ensure network environments meet security, scalability, performance, and availability requirements Implement and manage network security technologies including IPSec, SSL, and firewall rule management.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues while conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Support secure enterprise and mission-critical environments while ensuring adherence to organizational and security standards.

• Collaborate with technical and cross-functional teams to support infrastructure modernization and network enhancement projects. Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure network resiliency and operational continuity

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical direction to engineering team members.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to network architecture, performance, and security posture.

Technical Skills:

• Enterprise Network Architecture.
• LAN/WAN Technologies.
• VPN Technologies.
• Routing & Switching.
• Firewall Administration & Security.
• Network Security & Segmentation.
• IPSec & SSL Technologies.
• Network Performance Optimization.
• Infrastructure Modernization.
• Enterprise Network Operations.
• Technical Leadership & Team Management.
• Network Documentation & Design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, Network Architect, or related role.
• Active CCNP or CCIE certification required.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required.
• Strong experience with enterprise networking technologies and security solutions.
• Strong understanding of network architecture principles, design methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering secure, scalable network solutions.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and mission-critical environments.
• Strong collaboration skills with technical and cross-functional teams.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial