Rapid Response Sr. Network Engineer

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As the Rapid Response Sr. Network Engineer, you will act as a model of customer service excellence to all organizational staff members as part of DISA’s J6 Service Delivery contract. You will support operations in a mission-critical communications environment. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver with extensice experience in deploying and managing secure, high-performance network environments. The idea candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to respond quickly and effectively in mission-critical situations.

Highlights of Responsibilities:

• Configure and install a wide range of network devices and services.
• Monitor network performance, resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
• Apply current and emerging network design principles and protocols.
• Leverage network virtualization technologies to enhance operational flexibility.
• Design and support multi-tenant network architectures.
• Integrate and maintain routing and switching equipment from multiple vendors.
• Develop and implement scripts for network automation and threshold event responses.
• Utilize strong mathematical and IT skills to analyze and troubleshoot complex network issues.

Requirements:

• Shall possess a TOP SECRET w/ SCI Eligible security clearance.
• Proven experience as a senior network engineer in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of network architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and monitoring.
• Experience with virtualization platforms and multi-vendor environments.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in dynamic and time-sensitive conditions.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years primary role operating, troubleshooting, installing network routers and switches.
• 3+ years primary role designing, architecting routed and switched networks.
• 3+ years DoD environment.
• Required Certifications:
  • DoD8570.01M IAT Level II (one of the following):
    • CCNA Security
    • CySA+
    • GICSP
    • GSEC
    • SSCP
    • CND
    • Security + CE
• Preferred Certifications:
  • HDI or A+
  • ITIL v4

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.