Lead Network Engineer

Our Mission:

At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.

Job Description:

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to support a secure, global DoD communications network. The role includes designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program. 
 

Duties:

• Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies
• Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., in order to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements
• Design telecommunications circuit specifications
• Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services
• Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as-Code
• Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts
• Designs and plans network communications systems
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture
• Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• Conducts testing of network design
• Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options
• Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network
• Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc
• Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, 4 years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree
• Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
• Proven experience in VMware environments
• Proven experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols
• Proven experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors
• Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III
• Professional certification in Cisco, VMware, and/or ITIL is desired

Working Environment:

Onsite
 

Required Clearance:

TS/SCI
 

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), gender expression and transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, genetic information, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Salary Range:

Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available.