Lead and manage a team of Network Engineers to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Program Networks, equipment, and services within their assigned section.
Oversee team functionality access and readiness to perform essential job duties.
Supervise and mentor junior team members under the direction of the senior section manager.
Performing leadership and managerial duties for team members, including but not limited to, Performance and development assessments, Career planning, Resource management, Timecard approval, Personal-Time-Off (PTO) approval and management, Talent interviewing and hiring
Supervising engineers with standard documentation and processes in designing, configuring, and installing network equipment.
Provide advanced knowledge in support of (software/firmware/hardware) LAN/WAN components including routers, switches, firewalls (CISCO/Palo Alto).
Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize network system performance, proactively identifying and quickly resolving service impacting issues.
Review system vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with recognized industry standards and best practices.
Developing and monitoring policies, standards, processes, and goals for direct reports
Drive and/or participate in projects in support of installation and/or improvement to voice, video, and network infrastructure.
Propose to management and configure network solutions, meeting all communications requirements based on future needs, current usage, cost savings, and availability.
Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for network infrastructure.
Coordinating network engineer support for training development/evaluations and operations and sustainment plans
Participating in Change Request reviews, to include participating in Change Management boards at multiple program levels
Assist in the overall performance and capability of technical teams through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued US Secret DOD security clearance is required prior to start date.
Experience in leading teams in Information Technology, Network Engineering, or other types of technology environments.
Advanced knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, and authentication servers.
Experience with platforms such as Cisco ISE, Cisco Call Manager, NTP servers, General Dynamics GEM One, and SolarWinds.
Experience configuring, updating, and troubleshooting encryption devices and intrusion detection systems.
Experience with handling and working with classified information
Experience with classified computing, NIST and other Security doctrine, STIG compliance, and network refreshes.
Demonstrated basic business fundamentals
Experience in Project Management Organizational skills to include attention to detail, time management and ability to multi-task.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
Experience with project management, team leadership, and personnel development.
Ability to solve complex problems with limited supervision.
Proficient with Microsoft Office technologies including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
Certifications in Security+ within 6 months
Working knowledge of network security and infrastructure best practices.
Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communication.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

network engineeringLAN/WAN componentsroutersswitchesfirewallsencryption devicesintrusion detection systemsconfiguration managementtroubleshootingnetwork performance optimization

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam managementcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailtime managementmulti-taskingcustomer service

Certifications

Security+