Mount Indie is hiring a Network Engineer to support the Air Force Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS) Wave 1, specifically advancing the solution for bringing the EITaaS IT Service Management offerings to SIPR. The position will be the secure data center's subject matter expert in network infrastructure and switching. In this role, you will leverage your troubleshooting methodologies and project management skills to ensure Air Force SIPRnet network operations. You will lead technical teams investigating, analyzing, defining, tailoring, and implementing technology solutions to create greater alignment between technology and business goals.
You will have the opportunity to create and define network requirements for new products, including technical documentation for all relevant processes and technologies, as well as implementation plans & procedures for implementing changes. This role will contribute to the submission of plans, budgets, and forecasts including Change Management submittals.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 10+ years' experience working with Cisco technology
- Experience deploying and managing cloud-based network services and monitoring tools at IL-6.
- Strong technical background in Data Center (DC) technologies, including (but not exclusive to) servers, storage, virtualization, networking, infrastructure management, and data center facilities (power, cooling, ironwork, cabling)
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, F5, and Palo Alto technologies
- Possess project management skills in setting up and executing projects. Able to work with vendors, create statements of work, develop requirements, and obtain quotes.
- Knowledge of Cloud Architecture and Air Force SIPRnet network operations.
- The ability to lead technical teams
- Security+ and Computing Environment certification required (ideally CCNP) in order to meet DoD 8140 Compliance
- Must have Active Secret Clearance.
Other Desired Skills:
- CCNP certification is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills; must be part of a collaborative, high-energy team in helping to stand up this new capability for the Department of Air Force.
- Working/supporting Cisco switching and routing, Visio to support building multiple views of network architecture, F5, VMWare, Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco VOIP, Cisco ISE, Splunk, Palo Alto, security appliances, firewalls, IDS/IPS
- Familiarity with Air Force policies and environments
