Who we are!
Platinum Technologies is a Washington DC-based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team provides high-end, quality resources to help our Mission Partners realize 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 is seeking a Network Engineer Lead for our fast-growing company, with strong expertise in operating systems and server hardware to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team at Ft. Meade, MD. This role is on-site.
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.
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:
- Direct STIG compliant configuration baselines, versioning, and compliance tracking
- Evaluate the effectiveness of Automation and best practice insertion opportunities
- Oversee development of SOPs/ Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
- Continuous Service Improvements (CSI)
- System performance tuning and enhancements
- 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 Skills:
- Must hold an active Top Secret clearance. (US Citizenship required)
- A Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of network engineering experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- CCIE OR CCNA Certification
- Must have a DoD IAT level II baseline certification, prior to start Security+, CCNA – Security
- 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous work experience providing engineering and operational services on DISA supported networks.
- Experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) identity management solution.
- Demonstrated DevSecOps experience.
- ITIL v3/v4 certification/training.
- Agile certifications or applicable experience.
Platinum Technologies 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.