Network Engineer

Quantum Sky is searching for a Network Engineer to support a Government Program Management Office in Suitland, Maryland.Responsibilities:Perform Network Engineering services enabling network management for a global system from network design through implementation, configuration, maintenance, and sustainment.Ensure customer requirements align with architecture designs and work closely with service delivery group to implement network upgrades, modernization efforts, equipment refresh support, and new network turn-ups.Perform troubleshooting of complex network issues and implement corrective actions via installation, testing, evaluation, and coordination with other departments.Continuously review existing WAN for performance, optimization, resilience, and security risks. Identify problem areas and develop solutions (feasibility/cost studies).Assist with development, review, and preparation of briefing materials, reports, and other project documentation. Coordinate responses to multiple periodic reports.Provide input to department strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. Provide a leadership role for the work group in application of network engineering demands.Expect some travel (10-15%) to local, CONUS, and OCONUS locations.Required:Current active TS/SCI clearance (Tier 5 investigation) as reported in DISS.Bachelor’s Degree in IT field or related technical discipline (cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, data science, software engineering, etc.).Eight (8) or more years of overall IT experience, with at least four (4) years as a Network Engineer supporting Government customers.Must have active Cisco CCNA certification in accordance with DODM 8140.03 Foundational Qualification requirements for Network Operations Work Role (Advanced).Extensive knowledge of enterprise WAN/LAN, OSPF, routers, switches, firewalls, cabling, cryptographic equipment (e.g., TACLANE encryptors), QoS, VPNs, COOP disaster recovery, and related physical hardware.Experience in protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network and cybersecurity measures.Experience with Cisco network/firewall devices and the Cisco UCS switching fabric.Experience with virtualization and network mgt software (VMWare, SolarWinds, etc).High proficiency with specialized test equipment and network analysis/management tools to analyze network characteristics.Excellent communication, time management, organization, and customer service skills (written and oral); able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates through a variety of remote support capabilities (ticketing, phone, email, RAS, etc.).Desired:Familiarity with DOD and/or U.S. Navy organizations and functional missions.Experience planning, deploying, and maintaining cloud architectures, with emphasis on integrating on-premesis infrastructure with hybrid cloud environments.Other applicable IT certifications, such as CCNP, MCSA/MCSE, CISSP, etc.Location: Work is 100% on-site in Suitland, MD