Sr. Network Engineer / Architect

Overview

NETWORK ENGINEER / ARCHITECT (NOSC):

 

Bowhead seeks a Sr. Network Engineer / Architect to support the Indian Health Service - Network Operations & Support Center located in Rockville, MD. The mission is to provide Federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives by managing, enhancing, designing, implementing, monitoring and supporting the IHS network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Positions include, but not limited to:

• Analyzes and evaluates major system project requirements of considerable complexity requiring a thorough understanding of all parameters affecting and interfacing with the system.
• Reviews user requirements and provides direction in the identification of problem and potential resolution.
• Provides analytical support in the conceptualization, development and implementation of complex, multiple, inter-linked systems.
• Defines system objectives and prepares system design specifications to meet user requirements and satisfy interface problems.
• Formulates logical statements of user requirements and develops solutions through application of systems and methods engineering techniques.
• Reviews alternate approaches and selects appropriate methodology.
• May provide work leadership for lower-level employees. 
• May provide work leadership for lower-level employees.

Bowhead seeks to network with qualified individuals relative to a potential opportunity, which is contingent upon award and not currently funded. Please click the link at the bottom of this posting to apply for consideration. Incumbent employees are encouraged to respond. No solicitations or third party applications will be accepted.

Qualifications

• BS in technical field required
• Ten (10+) years of enterprise networking; demonstrated architecture and modernization experience across Cisco, wireless, cloud connectivity, automation, and secure configuration management
• CCNP Enterprise certification
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

  

Target range for these positions will be from $110,000 - $180,000 commensurate with experience & position.

 

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Security requirements will vary based on position —highest clearance for this contract is Secret. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at these locations.

 

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