Senior Network Engineer
| Company | General Dynamics |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO, USA |
| Salary | $83429 – $105800 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- 6+ years Network Engineering experience
- Cisco CCNA or equivalent industry-recognized networking certification
- Security+ CE or equivalent security certification
- Must have a valid passport and willing to travel
- Demonstrated mastery configuring/troubleshooting DMVPN, and GRE tunnels
- Proven expertise in routing/switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, STP, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP)
- Expertise in network security policy implementation and security device configuration
- Demonstrated proficiency with HAIPE encryption devices
- Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to work efficiently, multitask, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and autonomous work skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Results-driven, efficient, energetic, and highly motivated
- Conversational Spanish speaker
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain network security policies, ensuring firewalls and security devices are configured to protect organizational data and systems.
- Ensure high availability, redundancy, and optimal performance of the central service node’s network infrastructure, supporting critical applications and services.
- Design, configure, and manage secure VPN connections to provide reliable communication between remote locations.
- Maintain and optimize network equipment, including routers, firewalls, switches, WAN accelerators, and encryption devices, ensuring stable and efficient connectivity.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements using Riverbed appliances to enhance speed and efficiency.
- Administer and support key network-related software, including Cisco Call Manager (VoIP), SolarWinds (network monitoring), and Cisco ISE (access control).
- Diagnose and resolve network issues, providing timely support to both local and remote users to minimize downtime.
- Participate in network capacity planning, ensuring the infrastructure scales effectively to meet mission demands.
- Maintain detailed network documentation, including configurations, diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures, for operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication on network-related initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards, maintaining best practices across all network operations.
- Provide on-call support for critical network issues, ensuring swift resolution during off-hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS in CS, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP, or other relevant professional-level certifications
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP or CASP+
- ITIL Foundation certification (v3 or v4)
- Experience administering and supporting network access control systems
- Experience with VoIP/collaboration systems (e.g., Cisco Call Manager)
- Experience with firewalls and rule sets
- Experience with WAN optimization technologies
- Knowledge of virtualization (VMware, Citrix, Microsoft)
- Knowledge of network automation