Network Engineer: Senior

Highlights:

• Why Join Our Team: This role contributes to a thrilling mission at the FBI's CJIS, offering candidates the chance to learn from top industry professionals and develop valuable skills and expertise that can be beneficial across various fields.
• About the Team and Work Environment: The team at the FBI's CJIS includes both government employees and contract staff from various companies. This blend fosters collaboration and innovation, as each member brings unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
• What Makes This Position Unique: This position is unique because it allows you to work on a dynamic team engaged in high-visibility projects. You'll have the chance to learn from top professionals in the industry, enhancing your personal and professional growth.

• Skills You Will Acquire: If the candidate accepts this position, they will acquire skills in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), specifically tailored for a large government organization.

Typical Day:

A typical day entails working with a large team to operate and maintain the FBI's CJIS IT infrastructure using the SAFe methodology

Tasks:

• Collaborate with network administrators, project managers and other network engineers to perform their job duties.
• Implementing, diagnosing, and repairing network issues.
• Developing networks and coordinating with team members to identify network needs.
• Analyze user needs and develop solutions.
• Aid employees and other individuals on how to maintain the network effectively.
• Establishing, developing, and maintaining computer networks between organizations utilizing existing infrastructure.
• Maintain network security ensuring that network data remains secure.
• Providing support to all users, including team members and law enforcement partners, and fixing any issues that occur.
• Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
• Designing new networks with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• Maintaining computer infrastructure, network hardware and other related IT systems.
• Troubleshooting potential network issues.
• Collaborate with Senior level employees and leadership on issues that require guidance.
• Replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, changes, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise.
• 5-10 years of experience working with advanced knowledge of network operating systems including Cisco, Junos Operating System (JUNOS), and Internetwork Operating System (iOS).
• Knowledge of networking hardware including CPUs, wiring, and routers.
• Familiarity with communication and routing protocols.
• Familiarity with network analysis tools including Riverbed, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Splunk.
• Proficiency with coding languages including Linux and Ansible.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• High-level problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or information technology preferred.

Position Type Shift Information:

• 8:00am-4:30pm

US Citizenship: US citizenship is required.

Clearance: Current Top Secret Clearance Required

Location: Local with on-site support as needed (Clarksburg, WV)

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Bachelors of Computer Engineering (preferred)

Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe. (required)
High-level problem-solving and communication skills. (required)
Excellent leadership and mentoring skills. (required)
Proficiency with coding languages including Linux and Ansible. (required)
Familiarity with network analysis tools including Riverbed, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Splunk. (required)
Familiarity with communication and routing protocols. (required)
Knowledge of networking hardware including CPUs, wiring, and routers. (required)
5 - 10 years: Experience working with advanced knowledge of network operating systems including Cisco, Junos Operating System (JUNOS), and Internetwork Operating System (iOS). (required)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise. (required)

Cisco Cert Network Pro (required)