Position Description

The Network Engineer lead ensures the customer’s computer network performance meets user needs and expectations, performing a range of evaluation, maintenance, installation, and training tasks.

Network Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design and implement network and cybersecurity solutions.
• Manage Cisco IOS routing, switching, and wireless environments.
• Develop plans for high availability, resiliency, and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and automate infrastructure.
• Mentor junior staff and recommend solutions for effective network operations.

Lead Responsibilities:

• Reinforce the customer’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Analyze and comment on Monthly Agency Metrics.
• Represent Infrastructure in meetings and ensure team permissions.
• Review team timesheets, absences, and overtime.
• Develop succession plans and recommend technical training paths.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Five years of Network Engineer experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred IT work lead experience and government experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues.
• Provide expert guidance on network systems life-cycle and upgrades.
• Monitor and modify complex network and security systems.
• Perform active monitoring and remediation of security threats.
• Address tier 2 and tier 3 operational issues with vendor support as needed.

Preferred Certifications:

• CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CCSA, CCSE, CISSP.
• AWS or other cloud computing experience.