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Network Engineer, Senior

The MITRE Corporation
Bedford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

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MITRE's Classified Enterprise Infrastructure is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to support multiple environments in Bedford MA. The Senior Network Engineer will oversee the implementation, security, and maintenance of our network infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, protocols, and security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale and air-gapped networks and a proven track record of optimizing network performance. Candidate must be able to speak comfortably from a technical perspective with clients, our partners, and within the team.

Roles & Responsibilities :

  • Implement network solutions to support business requirements and strategic goals.
  • Manage and optimize the performance of the network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex network issues to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
  • Implement and manage network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  • Assist Network Lead with mentoring and guidance to junior network engineers and IT staff.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to recommend and implement improvements.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on design and implementation.
  • Extensive experience with network hardware and software, including Cisco, Juniper, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies, such as TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, and VLANs.
  • Proven experience with network security best practices and technologies, including firewalls, IDS / IPS, and NAC.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
  • Current Security , CIISP, CySA , or equivalent.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Ability to attain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE) are highly desirable.
  • This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s) :

    Secret

    This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s) :

    Top Secret

    Work Location Type : Onsite

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