CCIE Certified System Engineer

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a CCIE Certified System Engineer to join our team in Indianapolis (REMOTE), Indiana (US-IN), United States (US).

 

NTT DATA Services Federal Government is seeking a highly capable CCIE Certified System Engineer for our team that will support the North American segment of the Rolls-Royce network. As a global leader in IT services, we deliver innovative solutions to drive mission-critical operations for our clients. 

 

As a Senior CCIE Systems Engineer at NTT DATA, a trusted global IT services leader, you will:

• Drive mission-critical network operations for Rolls-Royce, a global powerhouse in aerospace and defense, that deliver cutting-edge propulsion and power technologies for U.S. military aircraft, naval vessels, and defense systems.
• Spearhead the U.S. segment’s Network Operations Center (NOC), designing and optimizing IT infrastructure with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer virtual appliances to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performance network services.
• Proactively manage network infrastructure, ensuring U.S. data sovereignty, providing advanced troubleshooting, and aligning with ITIL standards to deliver world-class, globally consistent services tailored to stringent U.S. security and citizenship requirements.
• Designs secure network solutions that maximize the sharing of applications, information, and resources across the company.
  Designs secure global networks and establishes standards based on business objectives.
• Defines network business requirements and implements effective global network strategies.
• Establishes network standards.
• Analyzes and resolves complex network related problems, up to and including Level 3.
• Analyzes and tests all elements of the network infrastructure.

 

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure for the U.S. segment using FortiManager as a virtual appliance for centralized management and orchestration of U.S.-based devices.
• Configure and maintain FortiAnalyzer for U.S.-specific network analytics, logging, and reporting to ensure compliance with U.S. security standards and operational visibility.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for network incidents, troubleshooting complex issues across Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls in a high-availability environment.
• Ensure physical and logical separation of U.S. network segments from global infrastructure, maintaining strict data sovereignty and security requirements.
• Collaborate with the Rolls-Royce IT team and NTT DATA colleagues to deliver proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning of network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including topology diagrams, configuration templates, and operational procedures.
• Participate in ITIL-based processes for incident, problem, change, and service management to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation to align with U.S. defense compliance standards.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance on network design and operational best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, Fortinet technologies, and Cisco advancements to recommend continuous improvements to the NOC.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship

• Ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance or higher prior to start.

• Undergraduate/bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Cisco-based environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing network security solutions, including firewalls and network orchestration platforms (e.g., FortiManager).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in ITIL-aligned network operations or managed service environments.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Cisco CCIE certification (Routing & Switching or Enterpr