Job Description

The Senior Network Engineer will perform all activities related to supporting DoD OIG’s capability to provide a reliable, scalable, and secure high-speed Data Network infrastructure and operating an efficient, effective, and secure network infrastructure.

• Recommend WAN/LAN/Virtual/VPN/requirements based on business needs and industry best practices .

• Recommend Data Network capacity thresholds.

• Provide capacity and performance reports as required.

• Provision, and maintain all Data Network components as agreed to by the Parties.

• Maintain all Data Network components in accordance with vendor maintenance agreements and current DoD OIG-provided security policies.

• Report performance against Service Level Requirements.

• Develop and provide high-level and detailed network design artifacts.

• Prepare Data Network design, engineering, and security, plans and schedules to support new and enhanced Applications, architectures, and standards.

• Develop testing and integration procedures for Data Network design, engineering and security that meet requirements and adhere to defined policies.

• Coordinate with the DoD OIG’s Service Recipients, and public carriers, as required.

Requirements

• Must have Secret security clearance.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, engineering, telecommunications, or related technical field.
• Must have at least 10 years’ IT experience with at least 7 years’ experience with enterprise network design, implementation, and management.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience managing complex WAN/LAN environments supporting 1,000+ users across multiple geographic locations.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience with VPN services to include provisioning, monitoring,
• and the management of site-to-site VPN connectivity and remote user access solutions.
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience with hybrid network environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud network services, and experience with network capacity planning, performance monitoring, and threshold management for enterprise-scale networks.
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience with network services and network topology design and implementation.
• Must be certified as IAT Level II per DoD Task 5.3 Digital Workplace Services & 8570.01-M guidance for Baseline certifications.
• Must be able to obtain a TASKORD related computing environment system certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M guidance for computing environment certifications as approved by agency IAWIP coordinator.
• Must have Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)/Juniper Networks Certified Expert (JNCIE) certification.
• Must have Routing and Switching certification.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or related field.

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 or later.

• Cloud Network Certifications relevant to hybrid environments such as (Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent).

Benefits

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + federal holidays
• Fast-track growth in a high-accountability culture

Why Essnova

• Rapidly growing, innovation-focused GovCon firm
• High-ownership environment where your wins matter
• Direct access to leadership, zero bureaucracy
• Culture built on speed, agility, and results