Our client is currently seeking to hire a Senior Lead Network Engineer to become a part of a mission-critical Government program. If you are interested and meet the below requirements, please apply!
Location: Arlington, VA - THIS IS 100% ONSITE!!
- Lead and manage small IT Support team and server administrators, manage domain accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment for <60 users while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Maintain, patch, and update software and hardware used in the digital forensics laboratory to ensure compatibility and effectiveness.
- Install, troubleshoot, configure, and maintain on-premises network infrastructure, workstations, servers, system hardware, software, and peripheral equipment in accordance with CIF & Department standards.
- Install, replace, configure, and optimize network routers and switches.
- Validate and manage network backup and disaster recovery procedures.
- Document and maintain connectivity diagrams for CIF hosted systems.
- Propose and implement improvements to modernize existing network architecture and infrastructure to support virtualization, and cloud (Azure) integrations.
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current on-premises IT infrastructure,
- including hardware, software, networking, and security components.
- Identify strengths, weaknesses, bottlenecks, and areas of improvement in the existing
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including IT personnel, management, and other
- relevant groups, to gather insights on infrastructure pain points and business
- Work with stakeholders to define future IT requirements and goals over the next three
- years, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, and compliance.
- Produce a detailed 3- to 5-year modernization plan, including milestones, timelines,
- budget estimates, and recommended technologies.
- Research and stay updated on emerging technology trends and best practices in IT
- infrastructure, including cloud computing (e.g Azure), virtualization, security protocols, and remote
- access solutions.
- Identify potential risks associated with the current infrastructure and proposed
- modernization plan.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address possible challenges.
- Integrate new capabilities (e.g., Azure cloud solutions) with the existing laboratory operations.
Required:
- Bachelors in science degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- 12 years of relevant, hands-on Network and Server systems administration experience.
- Minimum of 2 years in a lead, manager, or supervisory role.
- Possess at least ONE of the following certifications:
- CASP+CE
- CCNP
- CCNA
- Possess or be able to obtain before start date:
- Security+ certification
- Demonstrated ability to execute all responsibilities of this position with high proficiency.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewall management, and security best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated strength in communication and interpersonal skills and in your ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. You may start with an interim Secret security #clearance