Senior Network Engineer - Washington DC

Senior Network Engineer - Washington DC

Summary All Native Group is looking to fill the position of Senior Network Engineer Lead in Washington, DC. A Senior Network Engineer Lead is expected to be a network professional with leadership experience in complex data and telecommunications systems design, development, management, and evaluation. Leads a team of professionals that provides full life-cycle support for all network services, including the installation, tuning, testing, monitoring, operation, maintenance, upgrading, patching, break/fix, and management of designated network distribution systems and associated equipment for all levels of security classification. Performs on-site or in-house servicing, repairs and/or installations of customer-owned products. Provides technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment and serve as customer contact on technical and service-related problems. Great team player with positive attitude, has VERY good Visio documentation skill and possess exceptionally high customer service skill and commitment to excellent customer support.

Essential Functions:

• Works with team members to deploy Cisco network equipment for LAN/WAN solutions
• Plans network layouts and configures systems to user environments
• Provides technical assessment of requirements and definition from conception to launch
• Creates manuals and support documentation
• Ensures network connectivity throughout the LAN/WAN and MAN Infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and troubleshooting complex Local Area Networking (LAN) issues and resolving Wide Area Networking (WAN) problems and implementing, integrating, and supporting of cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions.
• Service provisioning, installation, maintenance, and management of the intra-facility LAN/VLAN wiring, equipment, and software itself within and between the facilities
• Analyzes voice, video, radio-frequency, and/or data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices
• Conduct Site Survey and Plan network layouts and configures systems to user environments
• Analyzes network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting to users
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Participates in special projects & O&M as required
• May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise
• Follow management system policies, procedures, and work instructions as part of daily job duties
• Protect company and customer information by adhering to security and quality requirements
• Promptly report incidents, nonconformities, or risks to the appropriate authority

Competencies:

• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across multiple teams
• Problem solving abilities and analytical thinking will be required to work around unforeseen issues
• Excellent communication skills (oral, presentation, and written)

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need. Some after hours On-call support and travel maybe required.

Experience: 7-10 years of experience Experience providing Tier 3 and Tier 4 support and issue resolution Experience with network design and traffic engineering Experience providing senior-level engineering support and subject matter expertise Excellent communication skills

Education: BS/BA or equivalent experience Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA) Routing and Switching (CCNP) preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Wide Area Networks Large-Scale Network Exp. with MPLS and BGP Experience with building out network, Design/Documentation Routing/Switching on a Large-Scale Network Deep understanding of network management, and security standards and industry best practices. Fundamental knowledge of security protocols, Working knowledge of IP routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. Experience deploying QoS in LAN/WLAN environments in support of multimedia and voice applications.

Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen with an Active SECRET Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top -Secret clearance.

Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is $130,000.00-$145,000.00 per year. We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life.