Sr. Network EngineerJoint Base Andrews, MDOverview:IPTA is Seeking a Network Administrator to provide technical leadership and support in the areas of information technology (IT) planning, solution specification/design, and target architecture development. The successful candidate will support the 844th Communications Group at three (3) locations - Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Joint Base Andrews (JBA), and the Pentagon. The candidate will also provide and support solutions on classified and unclassified networks for the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) and Headquarters Air Force (HAF).Responsibilities:
Collaborate with other Enterprise Architecture (EA) Team members to document, design, & achieve target architectures
Prepare solution packages, documenting recommended technical solutions, estimated costs, and benefits
Identify, assess, and present options for meeting functional and technical requirements, which may include hardware and software updates or upgrades
Produce EA artifacts, including system design diagrams, recommendation justifications, & technical specifications
Design and implement virtualization solutions using validated methodologies
Maintain and upgrade datacenter virtualization, network virtualization, & cloud environments
Define and design solutions to address customer business drivers/requirements and meet service delivery objectives
Help resolve issues while implementing solutions and/or addressing systemic incidents
Lead execution of the full project lifecycle, from planning through implementation to operational readiness
Lead technical discussions, both internally and with customer teams
Provide transparent and regular status updates in requested format
Implement process improvements and provide suggestions for tools, automation, etc.
Maintain core working hours but remain flexible to support after-hours maintenance windows (as necessary)
Provide on-call support and systems engineering expertise when operational issues or outages are escalated (as necessary)
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant, technical discipline with 8 years of prior relevant experience of Master’s degree with 6 years prior relevant experience. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Strong knowledge of IT and commercial solutions and significant experience designing and developing technical solutions
Excellent communications skills, strong customer service skills, and experience serving as an advisor to a Chief Architect and/or other senior IT managers
Active DoD Secret security clearance
DoD 8570 certification, IAT level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) credential
Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Excellent customer service skills
This job posting sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.IPT Associates, LLC (IPTA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation. #clearance#dice