TNS Senior Network Engineer

Sigma Defense Systems is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Through our acquisitions of SOLUTE in January 2022 and Sub U Systems in May 2022, we have expanded our software and communications hardware solutions to better support JADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM, and DEVSECOPS for customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Through a combination of hardware, software, and industry expertise, we provide a complete portfolio of solutions and services that accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes.

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Sigma's Transport Network Services (TNS) team is seeking a charismatic engineer to join the mission. This engineer should have the capability to provide 24/7 on-call support for the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Transport Enterprise. The Sr. Network engineer will be responsible for developing and testing network configurations, systems-monitoring, routine preventative maintenance, and site upgrades and installs at customer locations. The engineer will provide detailed technical documentation including network diagrams, process flow charts and procedural guidelines. They will configure, manage, and evaluate multi-protocol network elements for effective end-to-end communications. The engineer will be responsible for generating test plans and instructions, collect and record test data and identify finding and any failed test parameters. Provide life cycle management of Government provided Cisco devices. This engineer will be required to travel to locations around the world for installation and upgrades of customer communications sites. Travel will be no longer than 45 days per visit, but engineer can visit multiple locations in a year. They will be part of a team of Senior Engineers supporting a worldwide architecture of customer focused equipment.

• Candidate must have at least 10 years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Ability to travel worldwide and to some austere environments (Travel will be no longer than 2 months at a time; multiple trips possible in a calendar year)
• Demonstrated proficiency in layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing; designing of complex routing and switching schemes to support changing environments.
• Deep understanding of and hands on experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco Firewalls and networking technologies is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EIGRP, STP, VTP, ACLs, and Layer 3 tunnels and understands how to monitor network devices to perform fault and root cause analysis.
• Experience with Cisco, switches, routers, cryptographic devices, VPN and VPN client. Experience with supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET/SIPRNET (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, BGP, etc.)
• Ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues, and provide solutions.
• Experience with security documentation and accreditation life cycles is preferred * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Strong interpersonal skills - team and customer-service oriented * Strict attention to detail.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Designs, Develops, implements, and fields networking environment by designing system configuration; participating in and overseeing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Configuration and interconnectivity testing of Cisco firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Configuration and testing of encryption devices as it pertains to inclusion in network upgrades.
• Deploying to install configured equipment in various worldwide locations.
• Troubleshooting and back-side support of deployed personnel and associated equipment.
• Conduct of site surveys across all deployed locations.
• Documentation management- completing all checklists and diagrams for customer review and approval.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess an active, DoD issued TS/SCI security clearance.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field of study from a university or accredited college.

Mandatory Certifications:

• CCNP

Software/Programs:

• Cisco

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include an HSA Plan and HRA Plan Which Features a $6,000 Health Reimbursement
• Life and A&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) with Carry-Over up to 240 hours
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexible Schedule