Senior Network Engineer - Novul Solutions

• Provide technical expertise and support for network integration and consolidation across various system environments.
  
• Prepare and review technical implementation plans, outlining integrated solutions, actions, milestones, timelines, and critical paths.
  
• Address and resolve technical issues related to the installation and upgrade of network hardware and systems.
  
• Interface with customers, vendors, and technical teams to analyze business and technical requirements, including establishing new circuits.
  
• Develop and present technical briefings, engineering standards, operating procedures, and status reports to senior leadership.
  
• Participate in the development of network architecture, engineering designs, and system changes.
  
• Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations for current and emerging technologies.
  
• Collaborate with partners across various technologies to de-conflict efforts, identify innovation opportunities, and improve efficiency and operability.
  
• Communicate effectively with customers on matters of significant importance to the organization.
  
• Successfully complete individual projects and tasks within deadlines.
  

Requirements

• Education: BS degree with 12-15 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 10-13 years of relevant experience.
  
• Clearance: Active DOD TS/SCI level security clearance, eligible for w/CI Poly.
  
• Certifications: IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP).
  
• Ability to translate highly technical matters to a non-technical audience.
  
• Strong communication skills.
  
• Deep technical knowledge in network services and architecture (WAN/LAN/VPN).
  
• Experience with the following technologies:
  
  • Cisco Switches and routers
    
  • S2S connections
    
  • DMVPNs
    
  • Advanced routing (BGP)
    
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
    
  • AWS network design and implementations (VPCs, Route 53, Amazon Firewall Services).
    
• Decision-making ability with appropriate escalation when necessary.
  
• Extensive experience in security domains and industry best practices, including business continuity, disaster recovery, and emerging technology.
  
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  
• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners.
  
• Proficiency in cloud-hosted networks.
  
• Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
  

• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
  

• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
  

• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment
  

• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly
  

  

Health Benefits:

• UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
  

• INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
  

• Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
  

• Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.
  

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
  

• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
  

• Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
  

• Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.
  

Special Benefits:

• Performance bonus – Project-based
  

• Yearly bonus – Company based
  

Experience: 5 years of experience in requirements, process, or data analysis. Technical Skills: Proficiency with Excel (Smartsheet preferred), SQL, and data visualization tools. Experience with statistical programming languages and data warehousing. Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance. Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities and a history of successful data management and process improvement initiatives