Network Engineer - REMOTE

SeKON is looking for a Network Engineer to join our talented and innovative team supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The mission lifecycle of DHMS is to competitively acquire, test, deliver and successfully transition to a state-of-the-market electronic health record (EHR) system. In partnership with the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Services and Industry, DHMS is developing a deployment and sustainment strategy to optimize the delivery of a modernized EHR with minimal disruption to the military health care community. Due to COVID-19, this role is 100% remote.

With over 25 years of mission-focused success, SeKON delivers cultural, operational, and technical transformation to support federal government customers including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Defense Health Agency (DHA).  Our vision is “Better Health Through Innovation and Digital Transformation.”

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as a key participant in coordinating all aspects of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) release lifecycle including network/system environment set-up, test, and release/deployment activities of a Commercial of the Shelf (COTs) product line. 
• Manage timely resolution of critical and/or complex technical problems within IT platforms and network enclaves. 
• Coordinate with other engineering professionals to provide Enterprise Service technical implementation support in a broad area of technology such as compute and storage (Cloud/Private/Hybrid), virtualization, directory services, enterprise management, cyber, and network routing for multiple client configurations in preparation for Go-Live events. 
• Identify business and technical risks, gaps, and opportunities affecting the site’s "Go Live" event. 
• Validation of technical requirements, system integration, and system interface to include interpretation of documentation and change management requirements. 
• Work on multiple site deployment projects and teams concurrently within deadlines while ensuring that complex information is conveyed in a clear, accurate, and concise manner under normal and in crises. 
• Preparation and delivery of executive presentations to live audiences at all levels. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Must have DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred but not required 
• Certifications in one or more of the following industry competencies; Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCSE (Solutions Engineer), ISC2 SSCP OR combination of CompTIA Network , Security , A
• 5-7 years demonstrated experience in certification(s) field 
• Experience in preparation for system deployment transition to assist other system engineers in troubleshooting network issues
• Must have good communication skills and have experience building partnerships with teammates, customers, and other vendors
• Skill in the use of various types of office automation to includes Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and Access)
• Superior verbal and written communication and customer service skills including presenting to senior government officials
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with customers and program office members in a multi-vendor environment