Senior Network EngineerThe Senior Network Engineer for CONUS region supports the medical mission of the DoD and ensures that the highly complex and technical requirements related to the infrastructure are addressed. The Senior Network Engineer for CONUS is a key personnel, and identifies and resolves larger, more complex LAN/WLAN/WAN network problems and issues, researches network-level problems using network management tools and is responsible for providing high-level installation, configuration, documentation, management and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN communication equipment for all DHA networked facilities. Serves as the premier Network Specialist for this contract; subject matter expert for all issues covered under the other jobs discussed within.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Serves as the CONUS, as well as global, point of contact for network issues, configuration management and communications interconnection, addressing, and multi-protocol routing and network management.Advises and consults with government staff, agencies and other contractor representatives involved with LAN/WLAN/WAN design, network implementation, network deployment, and network management to ensure the LAN/WLAN/WAN adequately supports the MHS mission and provides optimal performance. Interfaces with and leads Network Specialists and internal or external organizations to resolve LAN/WLAN/WAN issues.The Senior Network Engineer for CONUS region is required to resolve technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools such as Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, and Ansible. An understanding of Management Information Blocks (MIB) and MRTG to measure, plan and execute methodologies to ensure high performance levels and minimum downtime.Responsible for the increasing levels of LAN/WLAN/WAN security in maintaining the LAN/WLAN – WAN barrier systems responsible for preventing unauthorized access to MTF systems.
In order to meet these requirements, the Senior Network Engineer must be capable of establishing and configuring network firewalls, VPN devices and IDSs.Provides written recommendations to personnel in the field by making either a change to network level operations or an enhancement to the network (tuning or upgrade), and documenting the change via a ticket, creating a written standard, or updating the written standards already in place by coordinating with the NetMOD Network Standards Team. Studies vendor products to determine which components and configurations best meet the requirements of DoD and MTFs in the Pacific region. Establishes and implements LAN/WLAN/WAN procedures and standards to ensure compliance with DoD and DHA Command objectives and policies. Communicates with key customers on the status of all network support requests.Beyond network design and implementation, the engineer continuously evaluates and resolves complex technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools. Provides proactive input on policies and issues related to standardization as well as develop and write policies and procedures that identify best practice solutions necessary for operations in support of the LAN/WLAN/WAN. Defines and establishes minimum standards related to LAN/WLAN/WAN access and its impact on overall network operations.
Leads/participates on other projects and support as the need arises.Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, technical degree or related discipline, and five years of directly related experience; or successful completion of certified technical or vocational school and 10 years of directly related experience gained through progressively higher levels of complexity.Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.The estimated pay range for this role is $70,000 to $120,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:MedicalDentalVision401(k)Family Planning/Fertility AssistanceSTD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&DLegal-Aid ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO)Training and Development Opportunities