Senior Network Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our team at Effecture. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale and complex networks. Your expertise in network administration, advanced routing and switching, and cyber security will contribute to the success of our organization. Responsibilities: Implement and manage firewall policies to ensure network security. Provide advanced routing and switching support, including configuration and troubleshooting. Analyze system faults, perform diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware, and proactively detect and resolve network problems. Perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure optimal network performance. Produce comprehensive documentation to support operational management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy network infrastructure solutions. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in network engineering Qualifications: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience in a related technical field. Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Network Administrator, with a strong focus on large, complex networks. Proficient in implementing firewall policies and network security measures. Extensive experience in advanced routing and switching support and configurations. Strong troubleshooting skills to analyze and resolve system faults. Experience running diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware. Familiarity with preventative maintenance practices to ensure network reliability. Excellent documentation skills to create comprehensive operational materials. Hold necessary IA training, certification, certification maintenance, and continuing education to meet Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) requirements, including a minimum of IAM and IAT certification level III as described in DoD 8570.01M. Required certifications: CCNA (2 years), Linux/Unix (3 years), Security+, and 4 years of network security experience. Desired certifications: CCNP Route & Switch (1 year minimum), CISSP, In-line Network Encryption (3 years), Tactical Data Networks (3 years), Advanced Routing, Telecom, or Service Provider (3 years). Active TS/SCI clearance is required. Secret clearance is acceptable, if you have held TS/SCI within the last 12 months, it is preferred. At Effecture, an METI company, we understand that our biggest asset is our people and as a small business, we are able to invest in our employees in a unique way. Each day you’ll leave with a sense of pride about what you do, being part of a team that supports the servicemen and servicewomen by working on the tactical network and improving communication. To see an overview of our benefits, please visit METI, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.