Sr Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered.

The Senior Network Engineer provides expert support for maritime and enterprise network environments, ensuring secure, reliable LAN and WAN operations. This role monitors network performance, manages system updates and configurations, remediates vulnerabilities, conducts root cause analysis, supports cybersecurity operations, and serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders in a 24x7x365 operational environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Network Engineer:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Senior Network Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for monitoring the network within the firewall (LAN)

• Responsible for monitoring the network beyond the firewall (WAN)

• Responsible for monitoring the network maintenance and performing any updates and changes, to include identifying issues, documenting issues, and developing resolutions.

• Responsible for remediation of vulnerabilities

• Responsible for ensuring configured devices are maintained and properly configured and labeled to ensure environments can be duplicated across multiple ships

• Responsible for developing standards for the different servers and virtualization * Evaluate new equipment to ensure it meets network and security requirements * This position may require shift work based on 24x7x365 operations.

• Ensure that all phases of support, including installations, upgrades, software, hardware, operating systems, and operating system configuration issues, are properly coordinated, monitored, tracked, and resolved.

• Create and manage escalation procedures and ensures service levels are maintained.

• Document, track, and monitor problems to ensure resolution in a timely manner. * Responsible for providing reports on vulnerabilities which have been identified to the NOC for remediation.

• Assess need for any system reconfigurations (minor or significant) based on request and maintenance trends, and make recommendations.

• Oversee development and dissemination of help sheets, usage guides, and FAQ lists for end users.

• Support the current reporting of enterprise metrics for network and cybersecurity operations.

• Maintain enterprise customer point of contact information.

• Provide initial remote troubleshooting, analysis, and triage of reported events.

• Act as both an external and internal-facing point of contact to facilitate handling of problem reports and escalate technical issues and communicate network status

• Support software and hardware issues and ensure stable system performance.

• Execute engineering tasks in support of system performance tuning on workstations, applications or network infrastructure in support Linux, Unix, Microsoft Windows operation systems services, observe industry best practices, standards, and procedures.

• Support maintenance and monitoring of the system/server infrastructure to include patching, system upgrade, backup, and configuration.

• Conduct problem management process (root cause analysis) attempt to determine the real or underlying cause of an incident in order to prevent future recurrences. Also support forensic analysis, triage and break fix of system server/server related trouble tickets.

• Receive and document subscriber site cybersecurity incident reports, and communicate to appropriate parties.

• Assist in account management for internal users and external subscriber organizations.

• Perform certification and professional development training to remain current on technologies and to improve skill sets and efficiency.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Senior Network Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Associate's degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, networking, telecommunications, computer engineering network engineering, or related fields.

• Navy, Coast Guard, or maritime network background

• A minimum 4 years of maritime network engineering experience

• A minimum of 8+ years working in a Network Operations Center

• A verifiable and current Cisco Network certification - Cisco Certified Networking Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).

• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills

• Customer service focus, and strong interface/communication skills

• Ability to ask relevant questions of customers and engineers in support of problem resolution.

• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions to perform tasks

• Identify process gaps and proactively improve system inefficiencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to support shift work

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.