ValidaTek
Lead Network Engineer
ValidaTek, Brunswick, Georgia, us, 31521
Company Overview
At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com
Summary
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the DHS FLETC program in Glynco, GA. In this role you will join a technically diverse team to include, but not limited to Help Desk Specialists, Network Engineers, System Administrators, and Database Professionals. This team provides IT Operations and Support to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) which is responsible for training law enforcement professionals from over 90 different agencies.
Responsibilities
Perform engineering, design, implementation, and maintenance tasks on the networking environment.Assist with peer reviews on networking maintenances, projects, and initiatives.Identify, review, and recommend security postures to peers and appropriate security teams.Troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems.Install hardware such as routers, firewalls, wireless, and switches.Provides senior level network engineering to ensure design, install, configure, backup, administer, manage, upgrade, troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and document all LAN, WAN and network hardware and software required to keep the enterprise IT network infrastructure environment operational at an optimal level and secure in accordance with DHS policies. LAN, WAN, and network security hardware includes, but is not limited to:RoutersCore switchesDistribution switchesAccess layer switchesFirewallsWeb content filtering devicesIDS/IPS
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a Lead Network Engineer, designing and managing large enterprise distributed network environments.Must possess a bachelor's degree in an Information Technology discipline, experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Expertise in the following networking technologies and standards: IP Routing, Switching, QoS, Multicasting, VRF's, HSRP, 802 1x, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), DCI (datacenter interconnect), DCI (datacenter interconnects), Overlay technologies.Expert knowledge and proven experience with Cisco routing (EIGRP and OSPF)Experience with network security and management tools (Cisco ISE, SolarWinds Orion, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center, Aruba Networks, ClearPass)Aruba networking experience (routing and switching)Proficient with IPv6. IPv4, and Dual Stacked environmentsFirewalls (Palo Alto)Knowledge of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)Must be able to pass the Federal Law Enforcement Background Investigation - US citizenship required.
Posted Min Pay Rate
USD $68,075.00/Yr.
Posted Max Pay Rate
USD $113,459.00/Yr.
Salary Disclosure
Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications.
The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.
EEO Statement
ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.
At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com
Summary
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the DHS FLETC program in Glynco, GA. In this role you will join a technically diverse team to include, but not limited to Help Desk Specialists, Network Engineers, System Administrators, and Database Professionals. This team provides IT Operations and Support to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) which is responsible for training law enforcement professionals from over 90 different agencies.
Responsibilities
Perform engineering, design, implementation, and maintenance tasks on the networking environment.Assist with peer reviews on networking maintenances, projects, and initiatives.Identify, review, and recommend security postures to peers and appropriate security teams.Troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems.Install hardware such as routers, firewalls, wireless, and switches.Provides senior level network engineering to ensure design, install, configure, backup, administer, manage, upgrade, troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and document all LAN, WAN and network hardware and software required to keep the enterprise IT network infrastructure environment operational at an optimal level and secure in accordance with DHS policies. LAN, WAN, and network security hardware includes, but is not limited to:RoutersCore switchesDistribution switchesAccess layer switchesFirewallsWeb content filtering devicesIDS/IPS
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a Lead Network Engineer, designing and managing large enterprise distributed network environments.Must possess a bachelor's degree in an Information Technology discipline, experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Expertise in the following networking technologies and standards: IP Routing, Switching, QoS, Multicasting, VRF's, HSRP, 802 1x, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), DCI (datacenter interconnect), DCI (datacenter interconnects), Overlay technologies.Expert knowledge and proven experience with Cisco routing (EIGRP and OSPF)Experience with network security and management tools (Cisco ISE, SolarWinds Orion, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center, Aruba Networks, ClearPass)Aruba networking experience (routing and switching)Proficient with IPv6. IPv4, and Dual Stacked environmentsFirewalls (Palo Alto)Knowledge of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)Must be able to pass the Federal Law Enforcement Background Investigation - US citizenship required.
Posted Min Pay Rate
USD $68,075.00/Yr.
Posted Max Pay Rate
USD $113,459.00/Yr.
Salary Disclosure
Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications.
The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.
EEO Statement
ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.