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Position Summary:Tyto is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in firewalls, routers, and switches our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team at Ft. Meade, MD. This person will be working in support of a large and complex IT discovery, design, and migration effort towards a Single Service Provider model for the Department of Defense. This role will support the discovery analysis and design activities required to migrate common IT services from multiple large-scale DoD agencies into DoDNet. A successful candidate will be technically well-rounded, producing quality work with special attention to details.Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.Responsibilities:Surveys current and future locations to support agency network infrastructureInventory and validation of agency current and future network devices and topologiesDesigns and installs architecture to include the software, hardware, firmware, and communications to support the network requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfacesConfigures, installs, tests, validates, and troubleshoots network infrastructure devicesEnsures Network systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models and profiles of standards - such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model - as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the network layers, across the application program interface (API) and the external environment/software applicationEnsures that the network/transport layers of the common operating environment are compliant with policies, processes, and proceduresEvaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows and network usage, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective actionProvide support team members with the tools, knowledge, and support documentation required to support enterprise architectureHave flexible working hours to be available to support team when needed including on-callUnderstanding of change control processes and have the ability to speak clearly to non-technical stakeholders to justify changes proposed during Change Advisory Board (CAB).Other duties as assigned by managementEducation and Experience:7+ years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.Experience in network design, deployment, and operation desiredCCNA/CCNP, JNCIA, PCNSE or other related certificationsSecurity+ CE (or appropriate DoDM 8570 Baseline Certification)IAT Level II certification is required before startKnowledge and Skills:Understanding of structured cabling and installation standardsKnowledge and/or experience with network security practicesDesigning and deploying OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, MBGP, VXLAN, VLAN, Virtual Chassis, HSRP, LACP, 802.1x, WLAN, SSL-VPN, and Spanning TreeAbility to configure, install, test and validate, and troubleshoot enterprise-wide network infrastructure devicesKnowledge of network troubleshooting techniques and tools (e.g., network packet capture and analysis, network analyzers, port scanning, and monitoring)Ability to review and develop network diagramsAbility to assess, document and provide recommended courses of action (CoA) to mitigate riskExcellent verbal and written communication skills, and attention to of risks detailMS Office Suite (Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and other applications) proficientAbility to organize and facilitate planning and demonstrations of projects and report / brief to various levels of managementAbility to track, manage, and ensure projects are kept on track, and tasks are completed in a timely mannerDesirable Technical KnowledgeCisco Switch Series (2900, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4500, 6500)Cisco Switch Nexus Series (7k/9k) and Catalyst 9000 Series PreferredCisco Router Series (3700, 3800, 3900, ASI 1000)Cisco Router ISR 4000 Series preferredCisco ASA and FirepowerPalo Alto FirewallsVoIPTCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, SNMP, and IPv4/v6Juniper Series (MX, SRX, EX)Bluecoat Web ProxiesGeneral Dynamic TACLANEsService NowVMWareActive DirectorySolarWindsFamiliar with DoD Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS)Experience with DoD network device installation and configurationFamiliar with working in a ticketing system/ITIL frameworkExperience with upgrading systems and applying security patchesExperience with WAN optimization and load balancingClearance/Citizenship:Secret Clearance RequiredMust be US CitizenLocation: Fort Meade, MDAbout Tyto AtheneTyto is an IT services and solutions company that provides mission-focused digital transformation to enhance the client experience and enable them to achieve desired outcomes. Tyto's services and solutions embody its domain expertise in four major Technology domains: Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cyber Security, and Enterprise IT. Tyto offers a broad range of service delivery models including design/install projects, Managed Services, and 'As-a-Service'. With over fifty years of experience, Tyto supports Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health and Public Safety clients across the United States and around the globe.