Sr. Network Engineer

About NFF

Since 1996, Networking For Future, Inc. (NFF) has been engineering the backbone of mission-critical systems for government and enterprise clients. With headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide expert technology consulting and design-build solutions that solve complex challenges and deliver measurable real-world results.

NFF is an ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company. Our expertise includes solutions for Artificial Intelligence Enablement, Data Center & Cloud, Intelligent Networks, Secure, Connected IoT Technologies, Professional and Managed Services, Workforce Solutions and Zero Trust Strategies. NFF leverages a strategic portfolio of over 200 industry-leading technology brands to deliver precisely tailored solutions that align with each client's unique requirements and mission objectives.

NFF is a Cisco Gold Integrator Partner, Splunk Partner, Arista Partner, Cohesity Partner, Apptega Partner, NetApp Gold Partner, VMware Enterprise Partner, Alloterra Labs Partner, Axis Communications Partner, Asimily Partner, Signify Partner, Rapid7 Partner, Foresite Partner, Arctic Wolf Partner, Microsoft Certified Silver Partner, and Dell Solution Provider Partner.

NFF also holds GSA Schedule 47QTCA21D0047 and many other government contract vehicles.

About this Position / Responsibilities

NFF Inc. is looking for a Network Engineer responsible for the design, governance, and continuous evolution of enterprise network architecture across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, firewall, load-balancing, and network security domains.

The Network Engineer shall:

• Serve as the technical authority for all network architecture decisions, including routing, segmentation, firewall architecture, load-balancing architecture, security integration, traffic engineering, and resiliency design.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine network architecture artifacts, including:

• High-level and low-level network designs (HLDs/LLDs)

• Network segmentation models supporting IT/OT convergence

• Routing architectures (BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN) and failover design

• Firewall security zone models and policy framework architecture

• Load-balancing and application delivery architecture designs

• Define and enforce network standards and configuration baselines to ensure consistency, security, availability, performance, and operational supportability across all environments.

• Establish architecture standards for firewalls, VPNs, ADC/load-balancing platforms, network segmentation, high-availability services, and cloud connectivity.

• Support lifecycle and capacity planning, including:

• Hardware/software EOL/EOS tracking

• Throughput forecasting and scalability planning

• Network modernization roadmap development

• Firewall and load-balancer lifecycle planning

• Coordinate network architecture alignment with NFE Solution implementation and enterprise infrastructure environments.

• Review and approve firewall segmentation strategies, security zone designs, routing architectures, application traffic flows, and load-balancing configurations to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

• Support CCB activities by reviewing and approving all network-related changes impacting architecture, security, availability, performance, or resiliency.

• Evaluate and incorporate OEM/vendor solutions and industry best practices for routing, switching, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, load balancing, network security, and cloud networking into the enterprise network environment.

• Provide architectural oversight for integration of monitoring, telemetry, observability, and network management platforms to ensure operational visibility and supportability of all network services.

Qualifications

• Required 8 Yrs Understanding network infrastructure and protocols (proprietary, IMS, and IP), latest LAN/WAN/ISP protocols (MPLS, BGP, SIP),

• Required 8 Yrs Understanding the latest LAN/WAN/ISP protocols (MPLS, BGP, SIP), latest-generation routers, telecommunications switches

• Required 8 Yrs Strong client skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of an organization.

• Required 8 Yrs Exceptional written skills, including authoring client communications, expository project documents (e.g., Statements of Work), and strategic analyst

• Required 8 Yrs Proficiency in formal project management methods, including internal documentation and external communications

• Required 8 Years First-hand experience designing CISCO network applications. differences between commonly used applications and technologies

• Required 8 Years First-hand experience designing, implementing, and managing e911 system deployments in large (500 + people) organizations

• Required 8 Years First-hand experience in wireless technical development efforts and ability to speak to the merits of and differences between commonly used applications

• Required 8 Years First-hand oversight experience on Voice over IP technical development efforts and ability to speak to merits of, and differences between technologies

• Required 8 Years CCNP Enterprise or equivalent

• CCIE (with or without lab), Palo Alto, Fortina (One of these ) Highly desired

NFF Disclosures

• NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account

• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D

• Comprehensive 401k plan

• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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