Senior Network Engineer (23-021)

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to assist design, implement, maintain, and administer a growing cloud and on premises network infrastructure solution to support a modern Mission Control System.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be part of an engineering team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures that meet mission requirements.

Responsibilities of the Network Engineer include but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, and maintain USSOCOM's cloud and on-prem infrastructure services.
• Collaborate with other engineers and USSOCOM government technical staff to ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and firmware across an array of network solutions.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Configure routing and switching capabilities including RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, lay 2 and 3 switching, spanning tree, portfast, WiFi, VLANs, iSCSI, VPN, DNS, and DHCP services.
• Develop and maintain network security policies, standards, and monitoring capabilities.
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Participate in the planning and execution of network upgrades and expansions.
• Manage cloud-based services such as DNS, digital certificates, storage solutions including SAN and NAS, IP based video, phone services and camera services, and network connected end user workstations.
• Implement network monitoring tools such as Wire Shark, PRTG, Auvik and solar winds.
• Support and manage other IT services as required.

This position is required to be onsite at USSOCOM's HQ and offsite facilities in Tampa FL.

Requirements

Necessary skills and experience:

• Prior Special Operations Force (SOF) Communicator Experience with minimum a of 5 years.
• Minimum 7 years of networking and systems experience supporting a wide variety of network technology, platforms, designing and implementing complete network infrastructure. As well as managing and configuring highly reliable hybrid environments across network infrastructures including copper, fiber, and cloud-based solutions.
• Network certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional-CCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP).
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Net+ and Security+.
• Cloud Infrastructure certifications in AWS and MS Azure.
• Strong technical curiosity, security-minded, and a "let's figure it out" attitude.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with networking hardware, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of AAA methodologies and protocols, including RADIUS and TACACS.
• Experience with network infrastructure and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN services.
• Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and must be SCI eligible. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Beneficial skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
• Experience with SonicWALL, Fortinet, Dell, Cisco, Ubiquiti.
• Prior experience migrating from on-prem to the cloud.
• Prior experience with an agile environment where continuous development is practiced.

Benefits

CTI is a rapidly growing company offering the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending
• Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurances
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• 401k plan with Safe Harbor contribution
• Tuition reimbursement/professional training options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal
• Flexible schedules with telecommuting options
• Service awards program

CTI is an Equal Opportunity employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.