Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work in our Honolulu, HI office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Senior Network Engineer for the Pacific 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 Pacific is a key personnel. They identify and resolve larger, more complex LAN/WLAN/WAN network problems and issues, research network-level problems using network management tools, and are responsible for providing high-level installation, configuration, documentation, management, and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN communication equipment for all DHA networked facilities within the Pacific Region.

Serves as the regional 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 the Pacific region must resolve 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. 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 that are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to MTF systems. 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, DHA, and DHA Pacific Regional 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 using diagnostics and network administration tools. Provides proactive input on policies and issues related to standardization, and develops and writes 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 in other projects, providing support as needed.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• Secret clearance required.
• 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.
• Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Directive DoDD 8140.01 "CYBERSPACE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT" and DoDI 8140.02 "IDENTIFICATION, TRACKING, AND REPORTING OF CYBERSPACE WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS" is required. Must have and maintain certification(s) compliant with the Network Operations Specialist "Advanced", per DoD 8140, "Cyber Workforce Qualification Program Qualification Matrix and Training Repository".
• The Senior Network Engineer for the Pacific region must have a mastery of normal networking protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND), EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, Point to Point Protocol (PPP), High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC), V.35, RS-449 and a clear understanding of the 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.5, 802.10, 802.11, 802.3u, 803.2, and 802.3z communications and Internet standards is required. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate a clear understanding and direct experience with synchronous and asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, and other communications medium in use by the DoD and DHA. Experience with various Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), cable testers, network sniffers, and EIA/TIA cable standards and specifications is also required.
• Possess a mastery level of experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments (operating such items as current supported versions of Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, and OpenVMS) and employ routers, switches, and terminal servers as well as various local and long-haul WAN connectivity.
• Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems is required. Experience and skills shall include a range of assignments in technical tasks directly related to the proposed area of responsibility. Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds is required. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a broad audience including Government officials, medical professionals, and highly specialized technical personnel.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Zero Trust Architectures and Methodologies is desired.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.