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Senior Network Engineer
Hitachi Vantara Federal is the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal government. We're a collaborative, full-service company with longstanding OT/IT roots. We empower data-driven insight with a deep bench of integrated partners advancing Federal customer missions regardless of their data maturity levels. POSITION OVERVIEW: The successful candidate will have a strong technical background experienced in designing and deploying data centers, LAN, WAN, firewall & VPN solutions across a global infrastructure. Candidate will be experienced in driving technology solutions and improvements. Role location: Maryland (onsite 5 days per week) Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Engineering Support: Provide project management and engineering support for infrastructure projects from inception through the planning, design, implementation, and operational phase. Network Architecture and Design: Design, plan, and implement complex network infrastructures that supports enterprise-scale IT operations. Implementation and Integration: Oversee the deployment of network infrastructure, ensuring integration with existing systems. Network Security: Implement and maintain network security strategies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. Network Automation Design: Develop and implement automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Python, etc. to streamline network operations. Optimization and Performance Management: Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development teams, and management, to ensure network infrastructure supports business/mission applications. Mentorship and Leadership: Serve as a technical leader and mentor to junior network engineers and administrators. Research and Development: Stay up to date on emerging trends in network architectures. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be cleared at TS/SCI Full-Scope poly level. Certifications (minimum one): CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDP, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-SP, JNCIS-DevOps, RCNI, ECP Ability to lead complex, large-scale network projects from initiation and planning through execution and closing. 10 years combined experience with: networking, firewalls, best practices / standards, security / STIG requirements, design life cycle and documentation In-depth experience and understanding of L3 protocols to include MPLS VPN, BGP, OSPF, QoS, DNS/DHCP, firewalls, multicast (PIM-SM / PIM-DM) and L2 protocols such as spanning tree, RSTP, MSTP, IGMP, 802.1x and data center technologies (SDN, NFV, HCI, intent-based networking, spine-leaf topologies). In-depth experience with load-balancing methodologies and application delivery controllers (F5, Cisco, Citrix) In-depth experience with Software Defined networking, AI, ML, automation (Ansible, Python, Puppet, etc). Design and deployment experience with Cisco/Brocade/Juniper/NVIDIA routing and switching products, as well as, firewall experience (Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto firewall) Experience with network management platforms and protocols such as SNMP, Sflow, Netconf. Strong Technical Leadership, teamwork, collaboration and communication skills (oral and written) Occasional domestic and international travel may be necessary WHAT WE OFFER: Opportunity to work on industry-leading mission centric technologies. A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Professional development opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits packages.
Hitachi Vantara Federal is the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal government. We're a collaborative, full-service company with longstanding OT/IT roots. We empower data-driven insight with a deep bench of integrated partners advancing Federal customer missions regardless of their data maturity levels. POSITION OVERVIEW: The successful candidate will have a strong technical background experienced in designing and deploying data centers, LAN, WAN, firewall & VPN solutions across a global infrastructure. Candidate will be experienced in driving technology solutions and improvements. Role location: Maryland (onsite 5 days per week) Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Engineering Support: Provide project management and engineering support for infrastructure projects from inception through the planning, design, implementation, and operational phase. Network Architecture and Design: Design, plan, and implement complex network infrastructures that supports enterprise-scale IT operations. Implementation and Integration: Oversee the deployment of network infrastructure, ensuring integration with existing systems. Network Security: Implement and maintain network security strategies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. Network Automation Design: Develop and implement automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Python, etc. to streamline network operations. Optimization and Performance Management: Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development teams, and management, to ensure network infrastructure supports business/mission applications. Mentorship and Leadership: Serve as a technical leader and mentor to junior network engineers and administrators. Research and Development: Stay up to date on emerging trends in network architectures. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be cleared at TS/SCI Full-Scope poly level. Certifications (minimum one): CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDP, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-SP, JNCIS-DevOps, RCNI, ECP Ability to lead complex, large-scale network projects from initiation and planning through execution and closing. 10 years combined experience with: networking, firewalls, best practices / standards, security / STIG requirements, design life cycle and documentation In-depth experience and understanding of L3 protocols to include MPLS VPN, BGP, OSPF, QoS, DNS/DHCP, firewalls, multicast (PIM-SM / PIM-DM) and L2 protocols such as spanning tree, RSTP, MSTP, IGMP, 802.1x and data center technologies (SDN, NFV, HCI, intent-based networking, spine-leaf topologies). In-depth experience with load-balancing methodologies and application delivery controllers (F5, Cisco, Citrix) In-depth experience with Software Defined networking, AI, ML, automation (Ansible, Python, Puppet, etc). Design and deployment experience with Cisco/Brocade/Juniper/NVIDIA routing and switching products, as well as, firewall experience (Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto firewall) Experience with network management platforms and protocols such as SNMP, Sflow, Netconf. Strong Technical Leadership, teamwork, collaboration and communication skills (oral and written) Occasional domestic and international travel may be necessary WHAT WE OFFER: Opportunity to work on industry-leading mission centric technologies. A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Professional development opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits packages.