Senior Network Engineer - TS/SCI required

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a DHS contract in Washington, DC supporting the St. Elizabeth's campus. This position requires a Top Secret clearance and a DHS EOD . Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Subject Matter Expert participates and/or leads design and engineering projects for the customer enterprise network involving the extension and application of advanced engineering and networking principles and concepts. Designs and implements computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks including Software Defined Networks (SDN), Application Analysis, and Quality of Service. Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning. Also designs network and computer security measures. Researches and recommends network and data communications hardware and software. Experience with multi-vendor Firewalls, multi-vendor switches and routers IPv6 engineering implementation experience Performs work that will include a variety of complex features and require multi-or interdisciplinary approaches. Conducts advanced and state-of-the-art assignments such as network design optimization, technical trade studies, specification of equipment configurations, technology assessment, technology insertion planning, capacity planning, and configuration management. Examples of other activities include the following: Network architecture and strategic planning Evaluate network performance reports and provide network consulting support Engineer / re-engineer network consistent with customer service level requirements and approved requirements document (i.e. IPv6, multi-VRF, QOS, etc.) Plan logical addressing, redundancy, capacity (logical & physical). Provide network design implementation and Tier 4 operations support. Provide technical information for, and final technical editing of, all documents and proposals Required Skills: Designing and implementing MPLS/VPN networks Designing and implementing SDN Designing and implementing Data Centers utilizing Virtual Switching Systems (VSS) and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Knowledge with Tellabs GPON/Optical LAN Networking Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience 8 years IT experience CCNA or comparable certification desired Benefits and Perks Compensation Industry competitive salary well above market average 401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vested Referral bonuses up to $7,500 100% company-paid benefits Cigna OAP Medical plan for employee family Vision and Dental plan for employee family Short Term Disability for employee Long Term Disability for employee Life Insurance for employee Flexible Paid Time Off Policy 180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion 10 Company Holidays per year 6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave Flexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedules Career Growth Company sponsored training and certifications No questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursement Company paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses Company Overview Innovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities. Established in 2008, IDS has 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We’re a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations. IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia.