Network Engineer Senior

Responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Works with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices. Possesses strong understanding of network principles and prior experience with network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). Proficient in configuration and troubleshooting methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark) with experience in SDN architecture, network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development. Capable of managing multiple tasks effectively with excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Remains current with industry trends and requirements in network engineering and data security best practices. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) and familiarity with the DHMS IT environment are preferred.

Duties

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security
• Work with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices
• Configure and troubleshoot network equipment (Cisco, Juniper) using tools such as Wireshark
• Perform network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development, including SDN architecture
• Analyze and design voice networks, LAN/WAN data networks, wireless networks, and network management systems
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of system testing/analysis and networking hardware/software standards, best practices, and industry trends

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in network administration
• Strong understanding of network principles and prior experience with network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
• Proficient in configuration and troubleshooting methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA, CCNP certifications
• Familiarity with the DHMS IT environment
• Experience with SDN architecture, network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development