Senior Network Engineer (CONUS)

Senior Network Engineer (CONUS)Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (CONUS) to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA).With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments. Our clients' employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.Why Should You Be Interested?Direct hire full-time positionCompetitive base salary and comprehensive benefitsMid-size company with room for growthPosition Location: Charleston, SC; San Antonio/JBSA, TX; or National Capital RegionDaily Responsibilities:Supports the medical mission of the DoD and addresses complex technical infrastructure requirements across DHA networked facilities.Identifies and resolves complex LAN/WLAN/WAN network problems and researches network-level issues using network management tools.Provides high-level installation, configuration, documentation, management, and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN communication equipment.Serves as the premier Network Specialist for the contract and subject matter expert for subordinate network roles.Serves as the CONUS and global point of contact for network issues, configuration management, communications interconnection, addressing, multi-protocol routing, and network management.Advises and consults with Government staff, agencies, and contractor representatives involved with LAN/WLAN/WAN design, implementation, deployment, and management.Interfaces with and leads Network Specialists and internal or external organizations to resolve LAN/WLAN/WAN issues.Resolves technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model using diagnostics and network administration tools such as Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, and Ansible.Supports LAN/WLAN/WAN security by maintaining barrier systems that prevent unauthorized access to MTF systems, including firewalls, VPN devices, and IDSs.Provides written recommendations for network-level changes or enhancements, documents changes through tickets, and creates or updates standards in coordination with the NetMOD Network Standards Team.Studies vendor products to determine which components and configurations best meet DoD and MTF requirements in the CONUS region.Establishes and implements LAN/WLAN/WAN procedures and standards to ensure compliance with DoD and DHA objectives and policies.Communicates with key customers on the status of network support requests.Provides proactive input on standardization policies and develops procedures identifying best-practice solutions for LAN/WLAN/WAN operations.Defines minimum standards related to LAN/WLAN/WAN access and its impact on network operations.Leads or participates in other projects and support activities as needed.Required Years of Experience (min):Five years relevant experience along with Bachelor's degree. Ten years with Technical or Vocational SchoolRequired Degree/Certifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, technical degree, or related discipline, and five years of directly related experience; or successful completion of a certified Technical or Vocational School and 10 years of directly related experience gained through progressively higher levels of complexity.IAM Level III or equivalent certification per DoD 8570.01-M is required.Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are required.Required Experience & Expertise in the following areas:Mastery of networking protocols and technologies including TCP/IP, XDM, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC, V.35, RS-449, and applicable IEEE 802 standards.Direct experience with synchronous/asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, and other communications media used by DoD and DHA.Experience with OTDR, cable testers, network sniffers, and EIA/TIA cable standards and specifications.Mastery-level experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments using Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, OpenVMS, routers, switches, terminal servers, and local/long-haul WAN connectivity.Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems is required.Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds.Ability to establish and configure network firewalls, VPN devices, and IDSs.Understanding of MIB and MRTG to support network performance, planning, and minimum downtime.Ability to communicate effectively with Government officials, medical professionals, and highly specialized technical personnel, both verbally and in writing.Experience with Zero Trust Architectures and Methodologies is desired.Required Clearance:Secret security level designation is required.Pay Information:Full-Time Salary Range: TBDPlease note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.