Senior Network Engineer SME - Key (Active Top Secret Required)

Company:  AKIMA
Location: Alexandria
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Akima Data Management is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join the team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex network systems. As a subject matter expert, you will provide guidance and support to both technical and non-technical team members.


Responsibilities
  • Network Design and Implementation:
    • Design, implement, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable network architectures.
    • Ensure the network infrastructure meets performance and reliability requirements.
  • Network Management:
    • Oversee day-to-day network management, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
  • Technical Leadership:
    • Lead network-related projects, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
  • Security:
    • Implement and maintain network security measures such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
    • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Documentation:
    • Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including design diagrams, configuration details, and standard operating procedures.
  • Collaboration:
    • Work closely with IT teams, departments, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of network services with other systems and applications.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
    • Recommend and implement improvements to enhance network performance, security, and reliability.
  • Support:
    • Provide advanced technical support for network-related issues, including after-hours support as needed.
    • Serve as the SME for the installation, configuration, and administration of CISCO, Stratix, Juniper, and/or Aruba devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
    • Collaborate with team members to analyze and resolve user problems and perform preventative maintenance.
    • Possess advanced knowledge of TCP/IP network design and support, including LAN, WAN, and SDN networks, routing, and subnetting.
    • Perform duties associated with PWS section 5.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems. Alternatively, candidates with 10 years of documented relevant experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead role.
  • At least 8 years of documented experience relevant to this key position.
  • In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
  • Experience with network hardware and software from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet).
  • Proficiency in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • A minimum of Top-Secret Clearance is required.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or similar.
  • Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Knowledge of scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible).

Additional Requirements:
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience in producing, managing, and maintaining network architectural drawings and schematic diagrams.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience providing installation support for network applications.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience performing network monitoring of the network to include all assets.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience providing technical support, advice, and troubleshooting for utility network operations with a 99.999% target network uptime.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience producing documentation for use in configuration, repair, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network operating systems.
  • Demonstrate 8 years working with TCP/IP in Software Defined Network (SDN) design.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience troubleshooting, resolving, and communicating networking issues to other employees and management.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience installing and configuring network equipment.
  • Document 8 years of experience regarding the ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues, and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently.
  • Document 8 years of experience managing several projects simultaneously from design to implementation.
  • Document 8 years of experience communicating technical information to other technical team members and coworkers in other departments who may not have knowledge of networking technical terminology.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience developing and documenting processes and procedures for day-to-day operations.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience in task automation using scripting.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience implementing and maintaining patch versions and Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) levels on all network servers and workstations.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience utilizing the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to update, manage, and track the implementation of information security requirements for IT assets and resources.
  • Demonstrate 8 years of experience supporting DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF).
  • DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification is required.
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