PGS is currently looking for an experienced Network Engineer Lead to support our customer located at Fort Meade, MD. The candidate will be responsible for establishing network information requirements using analysis of the Network engineer(s) in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale networking infrastructure (CAN, MAN, WAN). The candidate will design architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. The candidate will ensure the network systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models and profiles of standards - such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model - as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the network layers, across the application program interface (API) and the external environment/software application. The candidate will ensure that the network/transport layers of the common operating environment are compliant, as well as evaluate analytically and systematically problems of work flows and network usage, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action. The Network Engineer Lead will also provide daily supervision and direction to staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide Subject Matter Expertise in network design, integration, test, security, and implementation of Network Services for DISA DoDNet.
- Provide expert knowledge of network engineering and operations, large scale enterprise network solution implementation and transition to Network Operations, as well as test and evaluation activities. Perform highly technical maintenance involving network devices routers, switches, security solutions, and WANX.
- Participate in technical development of staff.
- Oversee the management of 5+ direct reports.
- Propose new solutions to Network Domain Architects to define and/or continuously improve:
- Direct STIG compliant configuration baselines, versioning, and compliance tracking
- Evaluate the effectiveness of Automation and best practice insertion opportunities
- Oversee development of SOPs/TTPs
- Continuous Service Improvements (CSI)
- System performance tuning and enhancements
- Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP)
- Evaluate network bandwidth needs and recommend measures to meet those requirements.
- Provide expert knowledge of defense-in-depth standards, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and maintenance activities with the appropriate Delivery Operations Managers, NOC Lead, Release Management team and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as the senior Tier III escalation support engineer for Incident Management activities.
- Develop and maintain technical documents, analyses, and reports.
- Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis for Problem Management activities.
- Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and mission-focused environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of network engineering experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- CCIE Certification is required
- Must have a DoD IAT level II baseline certification, prior to start (Sec+).
- Excellent analytical capabilities including creative problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Committed to documentation and organization efforts.
- Capable of multitasking while working in a constantly shifting environment with many moving pieces.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous work experience providing engineering and operational services on DISA supported networks.
- Experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) identity management solution.
- Demonstrated NET/SEC DevOps experience.
- ITIL v3/v4 certification/training.
- Agile certifications or applicable experience.
CLEARANCE:
- Must hold an active Secret security clearance and have ability to obtain a Top Secret. (US Citizenship required)
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
• Hybrid- Telework and On-site