Sr. Network Engineer - PESMOA

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer who serves as Tier/Level 3 technical advisor to the Division Chief, Network Operations USU, and the NOC technical staff for Local Area Network (LAN) architectures, topologies, and network operating systems. The incumbent is the agency expert in Local Area Networks with specific emphasis on Cisco LAN. The Incumbent serves under the direction of the Director, Network Operations and Communications (NOC).

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

This position is located in the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Office of the Senior Vice President for the University, Office of the Vice President for Information and Education Technology, Network Operations and Communications (NOC) Directorate, Systems Support Division, Network Operations USU.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Administer, maintain, and monitor enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Configure and manage Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) for network automation, assurance, inventory management, and software image control.
• Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, endpoint compliance, authentication, and authorization policies.
• Implement and maintain 802.1X authentication, guest access, and device profiling using Cisco ISE.
• Monitor network performance, bandwidth utilization, and system health using network management and monitoring tools.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, latency, routing, switching, and authentication issues across LAN, WAN, and wireless environments.
• Perform firmware and software upgrades on network devices and ensure configuration backups are maintained.
• Develop, implement, and enforce network security policies, including VLAN segmentation, ACLs, and firewall rules.
• Maintain IP address management, DNS, and DHCP services.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with organizational security standards and vulnerability remediation.
• Document network diagrams, configurations, standard operating procedures, and change management records.
• Provide Tier II / Tier III technical support and escalation assistance to USU Service Desk and NOC teams.
• Conduct network capacity planning and recommend hardware or architecture improvements.
• Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity operations related to network infrastructure.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for equipment procurement, support contracts, and incident resolution.
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and DoD IT policies and standards where applicable.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or a similar field with similar exposure to IT concepts and practices.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 4-6 years of strong networking experience and responsibilities in a Cisco networking environment.
• Strong experience in routing, switching, firewall, VPN and security appliance technologies and management with Cisco technologies. Sound understanding of generally accepted IT networking audit procedures and standards.
• Ability to relate business requirements to technology implementation of network hardware/software.
• Ability to work with various levels of users to resolve business and systems issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills. Team-oriented interpersonal skills.
• May require U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3 Secret Clearance.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for extended periods.

Licenses and Certifications

• CCNA certification must be completed within first year of employment.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent preferred.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
• Duties may require occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $93,100-$140,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.