Senior Network Engineer

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Technica Corporation is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, self-directed individual to fill the Air Force Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) Senior Network Engineer position. This position supports the design, implementation, integration, hardening, qualification testing, and deployment of a modernized Air Force Base Area Network (BAN) infrastructure. This role will directly support the deployment of a standardized, resilient, and scalable wired network architecture based on a Layer 3 IP-Fabric with BGP EVPN control plane and VXLAN overlay segmentation, replacing legacy three-tier network designs with a modern spine-leaf architecture.

The Senior Network Engineer will provide technical leadership for core, distribution, and access layer modernization, secure enclave segmentation for NIPR, SIPR, and other mission enclaves, infrastructure hardening, qualification and acceptance testing, migration and cutover execution, and transition to operations. The ideal candidate has deep experience in enterprise and DoD network engineering, routing and switching, high availability design, network cybersecurity, and deployment of mission-critical infrastructure in complex operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering, design refinement, implementation, qualification testing, and technical deployment of a modernized wired network infrastructure.
• Support the deployment of a standardized EVPN-VXLAN spine-leaf/IP-Fabric architecture for base modernization.
• Support the establishment of a Network Integration Lab (NIL) and the associated activities to certify the wired network design before deployment to the target site.
• Develop network designs in accordance with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) formats.
• Support the Air Force Program Management Office (PMO), the local base Communications Squadron, and the Task Order Manager (TOM).
• Work closely with the PMO/specified personnel to facilitate effective planning and timely execution of critical objectives.
• Support qualification testing, integration testing, failover testing, and acceptance testing activities.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues affecting performance, routing, segmentation, security, and availability.
• Support the PM with subcontractor interface requirements.
• Notify the Air Force PMO and the TOM immediately of any technical problems or issues.
• Provide Tier 3 advanced wired engineering support after production network transitions to the sustainment phase.
• Support the preparation and approval of engineering documents prior to submission to the Air Force PMO. This includes, but is not limited to, Site Preparation Requirements and Installation Plan (SPRIP), previously known as, Telecommunication Systems Installation Plan (TSIP), Preliminary Integration Review (PIR), Critical Integration Review (CIR), and Integration Plan Acceptance (IPA), System/Subsystem Design Document (S/SDD), Qualification Test Plans and Procedures, and Assessment and Authorization documents to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO).

The position will be based in Sterling, VA, or at other select locations as required by the contract and may support a hybrid work schedule. The final approved work schedule arrangement will be coordinated with the hiring manager. This position may require 10%-20% travel.

• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience
• Must have a network engineering technical certification or training provided within DoD 8140/DCWF: SecurityX / CASP+, CCNA, CCNP Security, CCSP, CEH, Cloud+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GCLD, GDSA, GFACT, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP
• Prior experience with designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks to include hardware (switches, routers), Intent-based networking, element/network management systems (E/NMS), network access control (NAC), quality of service (QoS), network services (timing, logging, etc.), and ISP/OSP distribution systems (DS) (fiber and copper cables and infrastructure)
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Routing and switching, including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), deep knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, VLAN design and trucking, high-availability features, and spanning tree optimization
  • Network design and implementation, including campus network design principles, network segmentation and access, Layer 2 and Layer 3 network topology planning, and network capacity planning
  • Network hardware expertise, including enterprise routers and high-end switches, fiber optic technologies, and Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) and Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) optics, and cabling standards
• Familiarization with DoD implementations, including cybersecurity standards, risk management framework, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DoD PKI and certificate frameworks, and ATO

• 5 years’ experience working on Department of Air Force (DAF) programs and/or knowledge of DAF-relevant projects
• Minimum of 8 years’ related experience
• Hands-on experience with designing and deploying intent-based networking using EVPN-VXLAN standards and technologies
• Strong oral and written communication skills

About Technica: 

At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Cyber Security, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, Hampton, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers.

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