Job Title: Lead Network Engineer - Bowie, MD

Overview

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a Federally-Funded Research and Development Center supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies. IDA/CCS has an immediate opening for a Lead Network Engineer position located in Bowie, MD. This position envisions, designs, administers, and maintains multiple data, voice, and video telecommunication networks, systems and software. Applies advanced subject matter expertise to develop solutions to solve a full range of complex problems with little to no direction. Responsibilities include the oversight of multifaceted system deployments and upgrades. Contributes to and leads large program and project initiatives that integrate multiple technologies. Joins with senior management in the strategic planning and development of functional requirements.

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $115,693 - $185,135. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Primary 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, and NSA 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 appropriate supervisors and/or managers. Responds to critical after hours support issues. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science 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. Experience with Cisco Nexus platform s and NX-OS, Cisco VoIP and components, ASA firewalls and network hardening, as well as a mastery of Cisco command line configuration preferred. Experience with switch image/code updates, backup/restore of configurations, VLAN configuration to include 802.1Q, configuring and troubleshooting Access Control Lists strongly preferred. Current relevant certifications such as CCNP and CCNA are preferred. 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. Position requires ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance with lifestyle polygraph. Current TS/SCI with lifestyle polygraph clearance preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain DOD 8570 IAT II certification.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

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