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Improvix Technologies · 7 hours ago

Senior Network Engineer (Security Clearance & Local to DC)

District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Improvix Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, professional and responsible Sr. Network Engineer to manage and maintain the network on behalf of our Federal customer. This role involves functional management of the network and resolution of network issues, requiring an active Top Secret clearance and onsite work in Washington DC.

Information Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides network system design, configuration, deployment, and maintenance for LAN, WAN, VoIP, security, wireless, and related infrastructure (servers, routers, switches, firewalls, PBX, IPS/IDS)

Monitor and optimize network performance; produce performance reports and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability

Utilizes enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, TACACS+, VPN and NAC

Works with IOS, NX-OS, EIGRP, BGP, GRE and OSPF

Day to day network maintenance to include installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting

Research and recommend new technologies, protocols, and standards to support business objectives

Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control plans for maintenance of the network

Review, analyze, document, and implement disaster recovery plans for the network

Research, design, and implement security solutions for network infrastructure

Administer and manage firewall security appliances

Monitor and optimize network performance; produce performance reports and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability

Supervise and mentor the Network Engineering Team, assign tasks, setting deadlines, tracking progress, and ensuring quality delivery

Serve as primary point of escalation for complex technical issues, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and government stakeholders

Collaborate with architecture, operations, and cross-functional teams to develop deployment configurations, capacity plans, and security measures

Oversee equipment/software upgrades, network asset management, documentation, and compliance with policies and best practices

Manage engineering tasks and workflows within Jira; ensure timely escalation of operational issues to management

Support 24/7 network availability through on-call coverage and after-hours work when required

Maintain a customer-focused approach, fostering innovation and continuous improvement

Participate in design discussions with architecture, planning, operations, and cross-functional teams to define deployment configurations and detailed designs

Prepare and present technical requirements and specifications to peer engineers and related groups

Manage daily activities related to service delivery and engineering task performance

Maintain regular communication with government stakeholders to ensure deliverables are clearly understood, timelines and quality goals are met, and emerging requirements are identified

Coordinate closely with the Operations Manager to ensure timely escalation of issues and alignment on performance metrics and reporting criteria

Serve as the First Level Supervisor for the Network Engineering Team, providing leadership, task management, and performance oversight

Oversee deployment and maintenance of customer infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, telecommunications, VoIP, security, and wireless networks, encompassing servers, routers, hubs, switches, firewalls, PBX equipment, IPS/IDS, and other hardware

Configure networks to ensure smooth, reliable operation in alignment with business objectives and processes

Provide directions to internal support teams and managed service providers (IRM, TWD, telecom carriers, and other vendors) consistent with best practices

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as needed

Collaborate with infrastructure engineering teams to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs

Create and maintain documentation for network configurations, mapping, diagrams, processes, and service records

Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and training plans for network administration and usage

Research network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain current with industry developments, recommending solutions that meet business or application needs

Practice network asset management, including inventory maintenance and related documentation

Monitor and test network performance, producing performance metric reports

Oversee upgrades of new and existing network equipment, hardware, and software

Coordinate the establishment of processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure 24/7 availability of local and wide area networks

Define, assign, and manage Network Engineering tasks within Jira

Evaluate new versions of network operating systems and equipment, making deployment recommendations and ensuring proper security measures are in place to protect corporate assets

Work with SharePoint and Windows engineering teams to achieve required connectivity and performance

Be available for work outside normal business hours, including on-call support coverage

Exhibit a customer obsessed mindset, actively learning from employees and customers to operationalize innovative technologies for the best-connected experience

Communicate tasks and goals clearly to subordinates, setting appropriate deadlines

Check in with team members to ensure tasks and projects remain on schedule

Identify training gaps and work with staff to develop skills to close those gaps

Mentor and train team members and peers as appropriate

Monitor daily work output to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time

Serve as an escalation point for team members when customer issues require elevated support

Qualification

CCNA CertificationNetwork DesignEnterprise NetworkingCCNP CertificationITIL FoundationNetwork AutomationProject ManagementDocumentation SkillsCommunication Skills