Position Overview:The Network Subject Matter Expert will serve as the organization's network SME to assist with design, optimization, and troubleshooting. This role will aid in strategic network initiatives, ensure high availability and security, and provide technical guidance across cross-functional teams. The SME will also mentor engineers, develop standards, and collaborate with leadership to align network strategy with business goals.
Job Duties:- Serve as an escalation point for complex network incidents and performance issues.
- Support the design of network architecture standards, best practices, and documentation.
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and uptime.
- Collaborate with IT security to implement and enforce network security policies.
- Enforce and maintain network compliance by executing STIG remediation, implementing IAVM patches, and addressing cybersecurity CTOs.
Required- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Sec+
- Secret clearance
- 5+ years of hands-on network engineer experience in implementation, troubleshooting, and design
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
- Deep familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, or similar enterprise network equipment.
- Strong knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network access controls, with specific hands-on experience managing and configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred- Proven experience with high-availability designs and disaster recovery solutions
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of DoD network compliance frameworks, with proven experience applying and verifying STIGs across enterprise network devices.
- Familiarity with identifying, tracking, and remediating network vulnerabilities in accordance with IAVM notices and security directives.
- Software Defined Networking (SDN) fundamentals or experience with Cisco ACI
