Remote

Lead Network Engineer (CCIE)

Iron Bow Technologies
United States
Jan 31, 2025
Iron Bow Technologies is for people who believe trust is paramount, transformation is embraced, and the future is here, because "What we do matters!" We are a next generation solutions provider, delivering mission success across government, healthcare, and commercial industries. Iron Bow relies on our passionate people, long standing partnerships, and strategic thinking to solve your most critical challenges. Whether we team with clients, colleagues, or partners, we put each other first. It's The Iron Bow Way. THE HIGH LEVEL Iron Bow Technologies has an engineering opportunity providing enterprise-wide Data Center architecture and implementation to support for the Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS) on classified and unclassified networks.This includes architecture, implementation, and operational support for the Data Center components and the Data Center system as a whole. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Responsible for supporting the planning, design, implementation, transition and management of the complex modern Testing Infrastructure (TI) data center infrastructure. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, load-balancing, fabric infrastructure, storage networking, planning network services, automation, and orchestration. Design, maintain and troubleshoot the Data Center Layer 2 overlays such as VXLAN and EVPN. Prepare and maintain project planning documentation, create, and maintain network maps/diagrams and presentation material and input all relevant information into network monitoring tools. Builds simulated networks in test labs to resolve highly complex problems and compatibility issues Successfully manages customer relationships Help develop and maintain a disaster recovery plan for the Data Center Provide training, as requested. Configure, install and troubleshoot issues with various network devices and services (e.g., routers, Cisco switches, ASA/Firepower firewalls, F5 load balancers, Meraki and Aruba wireless, VPNs, QoS, etc.) Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning Monitor events on centralized syslog server (SPLUNK) and provide recommendations for improved monitoring Provide Tier 2 and 3 support, troubleshooting to resolve issues Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution Cisco NEXUS (NX-OS) & Catalyst (IOS) 9k setup, configuration, troubleshooting and management, SPINE, LEAF, VXLAN Cisco firepower/ASA setup, configuration, troubleshooting and management, NAT, PAT, IPSEC, ACLs, Threat Defense & URL Filtering, managing the Firepower Management Console F5 Networks setup, configuration, troubleshooting and management, LTM, APM, IPSEC Support efforts to implement secure wireless capabilities (Wi-Fi) with existing hardware (MERAKI & ARUBA) and/or make recommendations to improve capabilities Support efforts to automate system monitoring and maintenance Ensure the entire DC complies with all DISA STIGs by implementing firmware, software, and hardware changes as necessary. Make recommendations when STIG Compliance would negatively impact existing configurations. Hardening of systems in order to establish and maintain cyber security compliance with applicable directives Produce and/or review network diagrams, artifacts, and documentation in support of program as required Coordinate with Cyber Security team to select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures that establish and maintain cyber security compliance with applicable directives Provide recommendations for technology upgrades as part of Technology Refresh (TECH Refresh) initiative WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in network design and administration in a network support environment. CCNP required CCIE Datacenter, Routing and Switching, or Security preferred (certification must be active) Located in DC Metro Area. 90% remote, 10% onsite in Ashburn and Chantilly VA Active DoD Secret Security Clearance Security+CE or equivalent IAT II certification TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Located in DC Metro Area. 90% remote, 10% onsite in Ashburn and Chantilly VA WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT! Be a part of a team that is supporting an exciting Federal client. Bring your expertise and make this opportunity uniquely yours. Iron Bow is rapidly growing and with growth comes opportunity for all.There is palpable energy and momentum across the company that is easy to tap into and be inspired by. Be a part of organizational transformation. Now's the time to join. Iron Bow is redesigning the customer and employee experience.This new approach elevates all and truly enables success. #LI-EC1 #LI-Remote __PRESENT__PRESENT __PRESENT OUR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITMENT Iron Bow Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Iron Bow are based on relevant business considerations, such as operational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic prohibited by law.Iron Bow will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.