IBSS ยท 19 hours ago
Network/Telecom Engineer - Level IV
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expIBSS is a woman-owned small business providing transformational consulting services to various sectors. They are seeking a Network/Telecom Engineer to ensure the seamless integration and modernization of communication systems for the ASOS program, which supports critical weather observation and reporting functions.
ConsultingLegalTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Infrastructure Design and Implementation
Assist the government and its designated telecom vendor in designing and implementing modern IP communications systems to support ASOS data transmission
Assist the government telecom PM in ensuring compatibility between the upgraded ACU/DCP systems and existing telecommunications infrastructure
Telecommunications Contract Management
Coordinate with the government's telecommunications vendor for the ordering, processing, approval, scheduling and provisioning of telecommunications circuits to replace existing copper circuits
Track burn rates for contracted EIS services and recommend funding amount to the government PM for current and out year budget requirements
Act as the focal point for all EIS contract task order processing for all NWS, US Navy and FAA sites converting to 1.5 communications
Risk Management and Redundancy
Assist the government communications PM in identifying potential risks, such as communication outages, and implementing redundancy mechanisms to maintain system uptime
Assist the government communications PM Ensuring that solutions are resilient against disruptions, such as adverse weather or hardware failures
Proactively stay abreast of technologies that have the potential to support ASOS communications
Operations and Support
Maintain the database of all NWS and FAA ASOS telecom circuits including any hard cabling connections, their airport ident location and site meta data
Collate, analyze, and prepare EIS vendor usage, bandwidth and outage service data (trends) for presentation to the ASOS PM
Cloud Network Engineering & Operations
Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available AWS network architectures, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and connectivity (e.g., Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway)
Configure and optimize AWS networking services such as Route 53, ELB (ALB/NLB), CloudFront, and Global Accelerator for optimal performance and cost-efficiency
Implement and enforce network security using Security Groups, AWS WAF, and Firewall Manager, integrating with Cloudflare for enhanced perimeter security, DDoS protection, and content delivery, ensuring compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements
Monitor cloud network health, performance, and utilization using AWS CloudWatch and VPC Flow Logs, actively troubleshooting and resolving network Incidents
Develop automation scripts (e.g., Python, CloudFormation, Terraform) for efficient provisioning and management of cloud network resources, embracing Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Collaboration & Documentation
Provide expert guidance and collaborate with development, operations, and security teams on cloud network solutions and best practices
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all cloud network designs, configurations, and operational procedures
Support application deployments and migrations by ensuring robust network connectivity and performance within the AWS environment
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field is a standard requirement for senior-level roles
Expert Networking: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise is highly recommended for high-level infrastructure design
Cloud Specialization: AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty is essential for designing secure, scalable AWS network architectures like Transit Gateways and Direct Connect
Government/Security Compliance: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II/III (e.g., Security+, CASP+, or CISSP) is often required for government-contracted positions involving NWS or FAA sites
Design and implementation of modern IP communication systems to replace legacy copper circuits
Experience with EIS (Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions) contract task order processing and billing analysis
Proficiency in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and Layer 2/3 switching
Advanced AWS networking (VPCs, Route 53, ELB, CloudFront, Global Accelerator)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Python for network automation
Perimeter security integration with Cloudflare and AWS WAF/Firewall Manager
Disaster recovery planning and implementing redundancy mechanisms for high-uptime systems
Network monitoring and troubleshooting using AWS CloudWatch and VPC Flow Logs
Maintaining detailed circuit databases and site metadata for vendor billing comparison
Preferred
A Master's Degree in Information Systems or Network Architecture is often preferred and can sometimes substitute for 2-3 years of experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible
Paid time off
Federal holidays
A matching 401K plan
Tuition/professional development reimbursement
Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options
Company
IBSS
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sonya Velasco
Chief Executive Officer
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