Lead Network Engineer (Network Infrastructure) - WhirlWind Technologies, LLC

Company Overview

WhirlWind is on a mission to help each client succeed by using our management consulting and technology expertise. We design, build, and manage secure environments that support data-driven decision making and data-powered products. Our services transform governments and enhance the lives of citizens.

Our people are driven and committed to our mission. If you want to join a team of rock stars who do incredible, purposeful work, and have fun doing it, come thrive with us and be one of the heroes behind our success. We offer an attractive benefits package including a competitive base salary.

Position Overview

WhirlWind Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Network Engineer who will be responsible for senior-level management and maintenance of the Telecommunications Office (TCO) Networking environment and computer system

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Duties include but are not limited to:
• Translates technical and/or non-technical requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for complex Network systems, solutions, and integrating architecture.
• Evaluates communication hardware and software; troubleshoots LAN/MAN/WAN and other network-related problems
• Provides technical expertise for performance and configuration of networks
• Performs general LAN/MAN/WAN administration
• Provides technical leadership in the integration and test of complex large scale computer integrated networks
• Schedules conversions and cutovers; oversees network control center; supervises maintenance of systems; coordinates with all responsible users and sites; and supervises staff.
• Designs major Network solutions; coordinates work on subsystems; oversees the integration of new network devices; which increases efficiency and/or reduce costs
• Investigates new procedures, equipment, and appliances to determine their usefulness and applicability to operations
• Assists systems management in developing systems analysis standards and provides consultative direction to Infrastructure designs, Network engineering and planning and scheduling of projects.

Education

• Minimum BS/BA degree in related field (or equivalent years of experience)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of related experience, 4 of which must be in a supervisory role.
• Oversight of daily upkeep and administration of the network infrastructure and computer systems.
• Responsible for the design, planning, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the company's network infrastructure and architecture.
• Designs and implements voice, data, and transport systems.
• Applies advanced troubleshooting and problem solving to complex network problems.
• Collaborates with others for active maintenance and future growth.
• Sets establish best practices for active maintenance and future growth.
• Has the aptitude to perform troubleshooting, testing, scripting and coding, and demonstrates leadership.