Senior Network Engineer

Position Overview:

Softek seeks an experienced Senior Network Engineer to provide network support for the DHS Enterprise Engineering Division (EED), supporting comprehensive HSEN capabilities and services. This role requires deep expertise in LAN/WAN, enterprise wireless networking, network security engineering, collaboration tools, cloud hosting, and advanced communication services.

Clearance Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Ability to attain and maintain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)

Senior Network Engineer

• Operational Support
• Software Maintenance and Upgrades
• Telecommunications Maintenance (Data, Voice, Images, including Wireless)
• Infrastructure Management Services (IMS)
• Configuration Management
• Network/Hardware Support
• IT Support (Tier 3 support)
• Resource Management
• Backup and Recovery Management
• Installation, Configuration, and Tuning
• Electronic Software Licensing Services including license: deployment, management, tracking, upgrading, etc.
• System Management - Firewalls, etc.
• IT Operation and Maintenance Planning
• Data Quality Management
• Transformation Services
• Continual Service Improvement
• Balanced Scorecard for Operations
• IT Infrastructure Optimization

Minimum qualifications:

• 15 years' experience providing network engineering support on programs related to network systems and infrastructure with over 5,500 field sites, 2 or more datacenters/colocation facilities, and 250,000+ users.
• CCNP certification - Active
• ITILv4 certification - Active

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years supporting DHS LAN/WAN
• 10+ years supporting DHS System ATO and C&A activities
• Experience supporting DHS St. Elizabeth Campus network
• Experience supporting network modernization projects