Hitachi Vantara · 10 hours ago
Senior Network Engineer
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHitachi Vantara Federal is the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal government. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and deploying data centers, LAN, WAN, firewall, and VPN solutions across a global infrastructure, while driving technology solutions and improvements.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide project management and engineering support for infrastructure projects from inception through the planning, design, implementation, and operational phase
Ensure implemented solution meets project deliverables and adheres to standards and best practices
Design, plan, and implement complex network infrastructures that supports enterprise-scale IT operations
Develop detailed network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation strategies
Lead the design of data center networks, LAN/WAN environments, wireless systems, and security solutions
Design high-availability solutions, ensuring failover mechanisms and disaster recovery planning
Develop high-performance networking solutions tailored for GPU-based compute clusters, AI workloads and HPC environments
Recommend and implement network standards to support the enterprise network infrastructure
Oversee the deployment of network infrastructure, ensuring integration with existing systems
Lead network configuration, testing, and troubleshooting across multiple sites
Work closely with vendors and third-party service providers to ensure optimal hardware and software solutions
Implement and maintain network security strategies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems
Ensure compliance with security protocols, best practices, NIST and STIG requirements
Evaluate and mitigate network vulnerabilities by implementing advanced security measures
Design, develop, and implement automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Python, etc. to streamline network operations
Implement network security policies to safeguard network data and infrastructure
Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement
Optimize network infrastructure for low-latency, high-throughput requirements, especially for AI and ML workloads
Implement network optimization techniques, including traffic shaping, load balancing, and QoS (Quality of Service) policies
Conduct performance tuning, network monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure high-speed data transfers and minimal latency across clusters
Conducts routine capacity planning and identifies recommendations for network infrastructure and systems
Schedules, plans, and performs periodic scheduled maintenance to ensure systems are operating at optimal levels and running on the latest stable code
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development teams, and management, to ensure network infrastructure supports business/mission applications
Provide expert guidance and support for network-related issues
Communicate complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders, explaining how network decisions align with business/mission objectives
Participate in strategic planning, advising on network capacity, scalability, and emerging technology solutions
Serve as a technical leader and mentor to junior network engineers and administrators
Develop and deliver training sessions on related technologies and best practices
Lead technical teams in large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to best practices
Stay up to date on emerging trends in network architectures
Evaluation and analysis of new technologies (or upgrades to existing technologies) and products with an emphasis on improving service availability and cost reduction as well as implementation recommendations
Participate in continuous learning and certification programs (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, NVIDIA, etc.) to maintain a deep understanding of various vendor technologies
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Opportunity to work on industry-leading mission centric technologies.
A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
Professional development opportunities.
Competitive salary and benefits packages.
How We Look After You
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing.
We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).
Company
Hitachi Vantara
Hitachi Vantara drives data to meaningful outcomes. It is a sub-organization of Hitachi.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hubert Yoshida
Emeritus CTO Hitachi Vantara
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Matthew Hardman
Chief Technology Officer Asia Pacific
Recent News
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