Senior Network Engineer

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

We are looking for a Network Engineer position at Hybrid Annapolis, MD.

The position details are as follows. If you are interested in this position, please review and respond with your updated resume and the details requested below.

Position: Network Engineer

Location: Hybrid Annapolis, MD.

Duration: 5 Years

Place of Performance Work shall be performed in a hybrid setting each week, Monday through Friday, as follows:

Two (2) days remote at a suitable off-site location selected by the Offeror/Offeror Resource.

Three (3) days on site at the Maryland Judiciary Information Systems, 189 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Resource Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:

Associate degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field (as determined by the AOC).

Active certifications as follows:

- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or (CCNP) Security Certification.

Ten (10) years of CONUS technical experience in IT networking.

Bachelor s degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field (as determined by the AOC).

Certifications issued within the last four (4) years:

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Enterprise Infrastructure or Security Certification.

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certification.

Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) Certification from Palo Alto Networks.

Skill, Experience & Capabilities:

Experience with:

Layer 2 & 3 optimization and boundary virtual switching systems.

Scalable routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF).

Enterprise Data Center and cloud Networking for Virtualization, SDN, Load Balancing, storage.

Zero Trust Network Access and micro-segmentation.

High Availability in Enterprise.

Advanced WAN service layers, SDWANs and WAN Optimization applications.

Current Network Security Services applications, services, and appliances including, but not limited to:

- Identity Management.

- Network Access Control.

- Application Layer Inspection.

- Content and Malware Filtering.

- Data Loss and Intrusion Prevention.

- Zero-day threats.

- IPsec and SSL VPN.

- PKI.

- Two-Factor Authentication.

Enterprise VoIP and physical security environments - access control and video surveillance network applications.

Quality-of-Service design and implementation.

Network Management Protocols, Applications and Operating System capabilities

Installation and configuration of Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and Palo Alto platforms

Installation, configuration, securing and troubleshooting enterprise wireless access systems.

Ability to:

Work independently, troubleshoot, and provide mentoring to junior associates.

Communicate effectively when providing presentations.

Produce technical documents (diagrams, design documents, project plans and schedules, and user instructions) as required

Knowledge of:

Infrastructure Services and IPAM products.

IP multicast, Enterprise Video conferencing, streaming and on demand components.

Coding languages for scripting.

Major server desktop operating systems and utilities.

Scope of Work

Offeror proposed resource shall be responsible for the following:

Designing, developing, analyzing, troubleshooting, and documenting computer networks and infrastructure.

Performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation of a statewide network, utilizing industry best practices for security, disaster recovery and business continuity, change control, and client support.

Developing and analyzing network designs and protocols including prototyping and assessment.

Performing planning, engineering, forecasting and implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems.

Leading and/or assisting in major network projects to support capacity growth, upgrades and new products/features, and integration.

Evaluating current network systems and recommending changes in maintenance and systems standards, and training support personnel on the conversion, implementation, and troubleshooting.

Applying in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, industry trends and similar for LAN, WAN, Wireless, Data Center, Cloud networking and interconnection.

Driving improvements in network process, efficiency, and standardization.

Ensuring security compliance, change control processes and adherence to standards.

Providing upper tier of diagnosis, isolation, and resolution of network problems.

- Identifying and documenting root cause.

- Proactively identifying potential issues in the production environment and recommending potential solutions

Developing comprehensive graphical and text-based documentation and effectively managing the implementation process from design to acceptance.

Hosting weekly status meetings/calls with team or on as needed basis.

Leading, scheduling, and overseeing the activities with other team members to resolve end user hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

Assisting in the creation of robust network designs, acting as the escalation point of contact and lead engineer for implementations and provide ongoing support and maintenance.

Oversight of the configuration, maintenance, and documentation of routers, switches, wireless controllers, load balancers, security appliances, WAN optimizers, and management and security appliances.

Reporting as follows:

- Weekly report communicating project progress and status,

- Weekly time reporting on JIS provided forms, and

- Any additional reports as assigned by the supervising manager.

Compensation
Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.
EEO Statement
Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance.