Network Engineer Senior - Falconwood Inc.

Falconwood, Inc. is a woman/veteran-owned business providing executive level consultants and programmatic support to Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology (IT) initiatives and programs. We provide expert consultation on a diverse range of IT subjects focusing on acquisition strategy, implementation activities, cloud computing, systems engineering, and cyber security policy and engineering.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead our initiatives, ensuring the highest level of network reliability, security, and performance. The Senior Network Engineer will play a pivotal role in the planning, design, implementation, and optimization of networking solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of modern networking technologies, extensive experience in network architecture, and a proactive approach to solving complex networking challenges.

· Review engineering artifacts relating to transport solutions in a large, complex enterprise network to include, but not limited to, system models, Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM), Bill of Materials (BOM), High-Level Design (HLD), and Low-Level Design (LLD).

· Develop and review Statements of Objectives (SOOs) to initiate network improvement projects.

· Maintain awareness of new technologies and solutions in network transport and how they may integrate into current or legacy networks.

· Continuously monitor and make suggestions to optimize network performance, capacity, and scalability.

· Use network monitoring and management tools and expert opinion to validate the state of the network and verify completion of various improvements or maintenance work performed on the network as required.

· Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their growth and development.

· Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and select networking equipment and technologies that align with customer objectives.

· Develop briefs for varying audiences regarding planning, design, improvements or status information for projects you support.

· Must have a DoD 8570.01-M, IAT level 2 certification.

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

· 8+ years of hands-on experience as a network engineer, with a strong emphasis on IPv6 networking.

· Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching.

· Have a deep understanding of current design and architecture enterprise networks, scalability, redundancy, and optimal performance.

· Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting enterprise-grade networking equipment, including Cisco routers, switches, Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco SDA/Catalyst Center, Cisco Firepower Firewall, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load Balancer, or similar networking equipment.

· Experience with systems engineering processes.

· In-depth understanding of network security principles and practices.

· Cisco CCNP in Enterprise Infrastructure or similar certification preferred.

· Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.

· Strong communication and leadership skills.