NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to serve as key personnel and regional technical authority for European theater network operations, supporting MTFs in Germany and other European locations with expert-level network engineering and strategic guidance.
Requirements
- Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
- DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
- REQUIRED: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Preferred: CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent; 5 years with degree OR 10 years with technical/vocational certification
- 10-14 years’ relevant technical experience required.
- Mastery of TCP/IP, routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF), VLAN management
- Expert-level Cisco IOS/IOS-XE configuration and troubleshooting
- Advanced knowledge of 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.11 wireless standards
- Extensive experience with SolarWinds Orion NPM, ARMIS, and Ansible automation
- Deep understanding of network security: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE
- Advanced performance tuning using MRTG, SNMP, and MIB analysis
- Experience with Zero Trust Architectures and segmentation strategies
- Proficiency with OTDR, cable certification, and network analysis tools
- Synchronous/asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Gigabit, FDDI, ATM
- Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP in enterprise environments
- 10+ years progressive network engineering experience in enterprise environments
- DoD Healthcare Information Systems experience strongly preferred
- Proven expertise in complex multi-site network operations (50+ locations)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive-level reporting
- Experience with OCONUS telecommunications infrastructure
- Knowledge of European telecom standards and long-haul WAN connectivity
- Understanding of European theater network topologies and constraints
- Familiarity with European host-nation network requirements and regulations
Benefits
- Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
- Company provides short and long term disability plans.
- 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
- Comprehensive training and development program.
- 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.