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Institute for Defense Analyses · 3 hours ago

Lead Network Engineer

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$119K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

The Institute for Defense Analyses is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to envision, design, administer, and maintain telecommunication networks and systems. This role involves overseeing system deployments, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with security requirements while promoting IT best practices.

AerospaceNational SecurityNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Takes the primary role as project leader and designer of new IT technology initiatives. Provides formal project management documentation and partners with junior staff to ensure the successful deployment and transition of operational support to junior administrators

Develops test and integration plans for new systems and software in order to ensure compatibility with current IT infrastructure. Builds new networks to design specifications

Provides operational support and maintenance, when necessary, to ensure systems functionality, availability, security, and performance

Ensures all systems meet or exceed the business and security requirements in accordance with IDA, DOW, NSA, DISA and DSS directives and guidelines

Mentors junior staff and coordinates work assignments of junior administrators to ensure project schedules are maintained

Prepares technical documentation, to include standard operating procedures and processes

Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity. Coordinates resources to resolve problems when necessary

Administers and maintains classified and unclassified networks and telecommunication systems and services to ensure optimum performance and availability

Maintains technical proficiency in new IT technologies; keeps abreast of industry trends, and makes recommendations to improve or advance services and system performance

Communicates all computer network, system and service problems and outages immediately to the SEO supervisors and/or EITO Manager

Responds to critical after hours support issues

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

IP-based network designCisco network administrationCisco Certified Network ProfessionalCisco IOS/NX-OSCisco Catalyst 9K switchesCisco ISR/ASR routersProject managementEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field coupled with eight years minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes at least six years in network administration OR high school diploma with ten years minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes at least six years in network administration

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in related field

Eight years minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes at least six in network administration

Possess advanced, subject matter expertise in IP-based network and telecommunication system design, administration, and support, preferably Cisco

Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work with minimal to no supervision

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form and with all levels of employees; possess good interpersonal skills

Project management experience

Must be willing to work hours outside of a regular schedule

US citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances

This position requires that you have the ability to obtain and maintain the current DOW 8140 and/or DOW 8570 certification or obtain relevant education substitution within 6 months of employment

Successful completion of a criminal background check is required