Job Description
* Provide technical leadership in a team assisting SMEs, team members, and customers with the strategic goals and operational needs that shape the network requirements.
* Lead the planning of acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of the network components.
* Work to resolve issues across platforms and support the acquisition of hardware
* Use Cisco networking hardware, firewalls, and KG systems while broadening the scope of network engineering work
*Palo Alto firewalls will be main focus
Required Skills & Experience
* 15+ years of experience with network information requirements using analysis of network engineers in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale networking infrastructure
**Can include experience leading up to being an engineer (admin work, etc)
* Experience with design and configuration of Cisco routers and switches and KGs, including 142, 175, 250, and 255 design and configuration
* Experience with configuring or using network management tools, including SolarWinds, VINE, or GemOne
* Knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol and Virtual Routing and Forwarding
* Ability to design architecture, including the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements
* Ability to ensure network systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures and ensure that the network and transport layers of the common operating environment are compliant
* Ability to evaluate problems of workflows and network usage analytically and systematically
* TS/SCI clearance
* HS diploma or GED
* Ability to obtain IAT II Certification within 30 days of hire
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
* Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto firewall
* Experience with leading or supervising a team and working as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to deliver services to customers
* Ability to conduct in-depth technical and non-technical conversations concerning work
* Ability to convey technical and non-technical discussions into easily understandable and grammatically correct written documentation
* Ability to work and lead under pressure in a complex and changing technical environment
* Possession of excellent customer service, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
* Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Bachelor's degree
* CCNP Enterprise Certification
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.