NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to serve as key personnel and regional technical authority for Pacific theater network operations.
Requirements
- Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance
- DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
- 5-10 years with degree OR 10 years with technical/vocational certification
- 10-14 years’ relevant technical experience
- Mastery of TCP/IP, routing protocols, 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
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Short and long term disability plans
- 401(k) match up to 10% of salary contributions
- Comprehensive training and development program
- 11 paid holidays and PTO accrual level starts at 15 days annually