Remote Senior Network Engineer (Technical Lead) with Public Trust (Pref Local to DMV)

Start to End Networks, LLC, Washington Technology Fast 50, Inc 5000 is a network and cyber security Professional services firm headquartered in Vienna, VA. We are a leading provider of technology solutions to Federal agencies in the DC Metro area and are a trusted teaming partner with Big Five Federal contractors. We hire and retain the best in industry with excellent compensation package and work life balance. Leveraging our staff’s technical expertise, and our vast network of partners, we continue to deliver 100% on time on budget solutions to our customers. We have an immediate opening for a Network Team Lead to join our team of talented engineers/architects supporting USCIS. The Team Lead will ensure implementation of best practice solutions for network data communications services. They will manage and implement network solutions using Cisco network products and technologies including but not limited to Cisco ISR 43xx/45xx/ASR 100x/Cisco Cat 9k/Cat 4k; OSPF/BGP/IPSEC VPN/DMVPN, Spanning Tree, Virtual Switch Stack (VSS), IP Subnetting, IP Routing and Switching. They will manage team of network engineers and interface with Government and Program leads to ensure deliverables and projects are met on time. The Engineers will provide Tier 3/4 support to customers in the continental US and overseas, document data networks, prepare and perform migrations plans. Be part of a team architecting the next generation network platform using Software Defined Access (SD Access), Software Defined Wide Area Networking (SDWAN), Zero Trust Network, Cloud Security solutions, and grow your skills in the future of Network Technologies. Description of Daily Duties: • Provide support to internal teams and Federal Agency on data networks and applications. • Work with internal teams and Federal Agency to design and implement data solutions leveraging Routing Protocols (OSPF/BGP), Hub and Spoke Topologies (IPSEC VPNs/DMVPN/SDWAN), Switching technologies (Spanning Tree, VSS). • Manage and maintain data network and systems using Cisco Product lines. • Provision new sites using Enterprise standards. • Monitor Network performance and take steps to ensure optimal performance. • Recommend solutions, improvements, strategy, and architecture for data networks • Resolve issues related to Data Networks • Implement and troubleshoot enterprise network -related solutions/incidents/system outages • Support Network Architect in designing network engineering initiatives for all project-related and ongoing operations support for network communications services • Managed a team of Network Engineers. • Respond to escalated incidents and service requests from Delivery/Operations Teams • Coordinate planned maintenance activities, coordinate/facilitate planned/unplanned service outages, and ongoing project-related support activities. What are we looking for? • Public Trust 6c Clearance (Must be US Citizen) • Cisco certifications preferred (not required! ): CCNA, CCNP • 7+ years of experience with data networks with emphasis in Routing Protocols (OSPF/BGP), Switching Technologies (Spanning Tree, VSS), IPSEC VPNs, DMVPN. **Experience should be hands on** • Experience with Cisco Prime, Solarwinds, and ServiceNow desirable • Cisco Platforms and Adjunct Administration, Maintenance, and Installation • Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with project teams and managers as a service provider • Strong team player and team mentor. • Ability to manage and communicate with Network Engineers at technical level. • Ability to communicate with Gov leads. • Experience with DMVPN/SDWAN Preferred. About Start to End Networks LLC: Start to End Networks offers the following benefits. • Top Pay with Overtime. • Health/Dental/Vision Plans; PPO, HMO and HSA Plans. • Long Term/Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Coverage • 3 weeks PTO • 10 Federal Holidays • 401k with company match. • Annual Tuition Reimbursement • 100 % Paid Parking Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Do you have hands on experience configuring and troubleshooting Routing Protocols and Switching features. • Do you hold an active Public Trust Clearance or hold an active Secret/TS Clearance Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job

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