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CDW

Network Engineer 3

Washington, DC
  • The Network Engineer Skill Level 3 performs engineering services to enable all aspects of network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, sustainment of existing networks, and identification/correction of complex internetwork issues. Implements and sustains Wide Area Networks (WANs), wired and wireless Campus Area Networks (CANs), Data Center Networks/Interfaces (DCN/DCI), Network Security (NETSEC), and Tactical/Deployable Networking Systems. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Implements communication system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a networked enterprise environment. Analyzes network characteristics (e.g., traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput), troubleshoots problems, and recommends modification of network configurations.

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The Skill Level 3 Network Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

  • Facilitate the implementation of high-speed, scalable, fault-tolerant network topologies as applicable to WAN and LAN design

  • Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput

  • Validate new and existing dataflow and data formats

  • Lead large efforts of dynamic requirements and scale

  • Work with System engineers, customers, and cross organizational teams to refine requirements

  • Coordinate with appropriate dataflow organizations and end-customer recipients, follow-on data repositories and tasking organizations, and understand potential adverse impacts on system-wide dataflow

  • Perform security testing and design evaluations

  • Employ government standards to configure the interconnects between data centers, networks, and security boundaries

  • Draft technical requirements, configuration management, and planning documentation

  • Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and maintain numerous types of network devices, interfaces, and technologies to include VPN, VRF, VSS, BGP and OSPF routing or other routing protocols as required, and VLAN

  • Optimize end-to-end system performance (e.g., capacity, margins, data quality, etc.) and dataflow management

  • Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components

  • Qualifications:

  • Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance required.

  • Twelve (12) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
    Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.

  • Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

  • Certifications: An IAT l Level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required. IAT III within 12 months. CCIE, or equivalent, certification or higher required.

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC, USA
Job ID: CDW-24000706
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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