REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Network Engineer in Infrastructure or closely related field required, preferably in the federal government or DoD sector.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a supervisory role required.
• Experience translating technical and/or non-technical requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for complex Network systems, solutions, and integrating architecture.
• Experience evaluating communication hardware and software, and troubleshooting LAN/MAN/WAN and other network-related problems.
• Experience providing technical expertise for performance and configuration of networks, as well as providing technical leadership in the integration and test of complex large-scale computer integrated networks.
• Experience performing general LAN/MAN/WAN administration.
• Experience designing major Network solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working at a federal government agency preferred.
• Ability to pass required Federal background screening / security check including basic and expanded investigations. Ability to obtain and maintain both government clearance and customer approval.
• U.S. citizenship required.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (or equivalent years of experience). Minimum 8 years of related experience, 4 of which must be in a supervisory role.
• Professional Certifications in CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS-ENT), CompTIA Network+, and/or AWS Microsoft AZURE highly desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must reside in or within commutable distance of Suitland, Maryland.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

WHO WE ARE

Tanaq Technical Services (TTS) strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients’ vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer – Infrastructure to support our federal government customer. The Lead Network Engineer is responsible for senior-level management and maintenance of the Government’s Networking environment and computer systems to include:

• Oversight of daily upkeep and administration of the network infrastructure and computer systems.
• Responsible for the design, planning, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the companies’ network infrastructure and architecture.
• Design and implement voice, data, and transport systems.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting and problem solving to complex network problems.
• Collaborate with others for active maintenance and future growth.
• Set established best practices for active maintenance and future growth. Have the aptitude to perform troubleshooting, testing, scripting and coding, and demonstrates leadership.

This is a hybrid remote position based in Suitland, Maryland that will require some onsite work at the customer’s location. This position is contingent on contract award.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate technical and/or non-technical requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for complex Network systems, solutions, and integrating architecture.
• Evaluate communication hardware and software; troubleshoot LAN/MAN/WAN and other network-related problems.
• Provide technical expertise for performance and configuration of networks.
• Perform general LAN/MAN/WAN administration.
• Provides technical leadership in the integration and test of complex large-scale computer integrated networks.
• Schedule conversions and cutovers.
• Oversee network control center.
• Supervise maintenance of systems; coordinates with all responsible users and sites.
• Supervise staff.
• Design major Network solutions.
• Coordinate work on subsystems.
• Oversee the integration of new network devices; which increases efficiency and/or reduce costs.
• Investigate new procedures, equipment, and appliances to determine their usefulness and applicability to operations.
• Assist systems management in developing systems analysis standards and provides consultative direction to Infrastructure designs.
• Network engineering and planning and scheduling of projects.
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