Chief Network Design Engineer

Who we are.

Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.

We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.

You.

Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Chief Network Design Engineer to support our Defense Enclave Services (DES) Program, a growing program with exciting opportunities to excel in your career.

Are you someone with a strong expertise in designing and planning system migration? Possess hands on experience operating systems and server hardware?

Are you ready to make an impact and join a creative, forward-thinking team? We’re looking for innovators and forward-thinkers to help us do great things.

This role is in Ft Meade, MD. Candidate must hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

What you get to do.

·   Provide Subject Matter Expertise in network design, integration, test, security, and implementation of Network Services for DISA DoDNet.

·    Provide expert knowledge of network engineering and operations, large scale enterprise network solution implementation and transition to Network Operations, as well as test and evaluation activities.

·    Perform highly technical maintenance involving network devices routers, switches, security solutions, and WANX.

·    Participate in technical development of staff.

·    Oversee the management of 5+ direct reports.

·    Propose new solutions to Network Domain Architects to define and/or continuously improve:

                         o Direct STIG compliant configuration baselines, versioning, and compliance tracking

                         o Evaluate the effectiveness of Automation and best practice insertion opportunities

                         o Oversee development of SOPs/TTPs

                         o Continuous Service Improvements (CSI)

                         o System performance tuning and enhancements

                         o Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP)

·    Evaluate network bandwidth needs and recommend measures to meet those requirements.

·    Provide expert knowledge of defense-in-depth standards, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.

·    Plan and execute network upgrades and maintenance activities with the appropriate Delivery Operations Managers, NOC Lead, Release Management team and other key stakeholders.

·    Serve as the senior Tier III escalation support engineer for Incident Management activities.

·    Develop and maintain technical documents, analyses, and reports.

·    Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis for Problem Management activities.

·    Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and mission-focused environment.

Required Qualifications:

·    A Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of network engineering experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

·    Must have an active Top Secret security clearance.

·    CCIE Certification

·    Must have a DoD IAT level II baseline certification, prior to start (Sec+).

·    Excellent analytical capabilities including creative problem solving and root cause analysis.

·     Committed to documentation and organization efforts.

·     Capable of multitasking while working in a constantly shifting environment with many moving pieces.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.