What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cleared On Site Sr. Network Engineer position at SMX?
**Senior Network Engineer Role Overview**
Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and security components.
Migrate and consolidate on-premise network systems into a hybrid cloud environment (AWS Secret and GovCloud).
Ensure high availability and performance of networks, including monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Manage firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs, ensuring compliance with security protocols and Federal Law Enforcement Agency standards.
Conduct regular network assessments to identify vulnerabilities, enhance cybersecurity posture, and ensure compliance with the Federal Law Enforcement Agency and NIST guidelines.
Support network virtualization (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware) and monitoring tools such as Splunk Enterprise.
Oversee patch management, disaster recovery planning, and routine backup operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security engineers, systems administrators, and project managers, to support network-dependent systems and applications.
Document network configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure continuity and knowledge sharing.
Manage user access, identity management, and network policy enforcement to protect sensitive systems and data.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Network Design and Implementation:
- Network Security and Compliance:
- Cloud Migration and Management:
- Network Monitoring and Optimization:
- Disaster Recovery Planning and Execution:
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
**Required Skills and Experience:**
- 8 years of hands-on experience in enterprise-level network design, implementation, and administration.
- Proven expertise in managing Cisco networking technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs).
- Experience with network virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware ESXi, Hyper-V).
- Strong understanding of network security protocols, including firewalls, encryption, and intrusion prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
- Experience using Splunk or similar tools for monitoring and analyzing network performance.
- Familiarity with patch management tools such as WSUS, SCCM, and BigFix.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server 2019, and Red Hat Linux systems.
- Ability to develop and implement network migration plans to cloud platforms (AWS or similar).
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
**Desired Skills and Experience:**
- Experience supporting networks in classified environments with strict compliance to NIST standards.
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS EC2, RDS, S3) and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Working knowledge of disaster recovery planning and failover cluster management.
- Experience using advanced network management tools like Citrix XenCenter, Dell OpenManage Enterprise, and Cisco Network Analysis tools.
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
