Senior Network Engineer - Germany

<h2>Company Overview</h2>At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our employees are building purpose-driven careers, not just filling jobs. We bring together people with many different perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and achieve more together than we can individually. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com <h2>Summary</h2> <p><strong>This position is SOFA eligible with Housing Allowance (HOLA) and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>We are seeking a talented Senior Network Engineer for CONUS region support of a medical mission within the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate will ensure the highly complex and technical requirements are maintained and protected at all times. This individual will play a lead role in identifying and resolving larger, more complex LAN/WAN network problems and issues, by researching network-level problems using network management tools and will be responsible for providing high-level installation, configuration, management and troubleshooting of LAN/WAN communication equipment for networked facilities. The Senior Network Engineer will act as the premier Network Specialist for this contract; subject matter expert for all issues under the domain of network infrastructure. </p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Serves as the CONUS, as well as global, point of contact for network issues, configuration management and communications interconnection, addressing, and multi-protocol routing and network management. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Advises and consults with government staff, agencies and Contractor representatives involved with LAN/WAN design, network implementation and network management to ensure the LAN/WAN adequately supports the MHS mission and provides optimal performance. Interfaces with and leads Network Specialists and internal or external organizations to resolve LAN/WAN issues. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>The Senior Network Engineer for CONUS region is required to resolve technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools such as Hewlett Packard (HP) OpenView, Cisco Works and Tivoli. An understanding of Management Information Blocks (MIB) and MRTG to measure, plan and execute methodologies to ensure high performance levels and minimum downtime. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Responsible for the increasing levels of LAN/WAN security in maintaining the LAN – WAN barrier systems responsible for preventing unauthorized access to MTF systems. In order to meet these requirements, the Senior Network Engineer must be capable of establishing and configuring network firewalls, VPN devices and IDSs. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Provides recommendations to personnel in the field by making either a change to network level operations or an enhancement to the network (tuning or upgrade). Studies vendor products to determine which components and configurations best meet the requirements of DoD and MTFs in the Pacific region. Establishes and implements LAN/WAN procedures and standards to ensure compliance with DoD and Pacific Regional Command objectives and policies. Communicates with key customers on the status of all network support requests. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Beyond network design and implementation, the engineer continuously evaluates and resolves complex technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the Open Systems </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Interconnection (OSI) model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools. Provides proactive input on policies and issues related to standardization as well as develop and write policies and procedures that identify best practice solutions necessary for operations in support of the LAN/WAN. Defines and establishes minimum standards related to LAN/WAN access and its impact on overall network operations. Leads/participates on other projects and support as the need arises. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Must be able to travel and support subordinate roles as needed.  </li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Active DoD Secret Clearance at minimum </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Must possess an active DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification: CISSP, GSLC, CISM, or CCISO </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, technical degree or related discipline, and five years of directly related experience; or successful completion of a certifi