• Lead network management and telecommunications support across the PAE Enterprise Network, PAE Classified Network, associated applications/interfaces/devices, and approximately 20 supported facilities.

• Diagnose and resolve interconnectivity issues across interconnected LANs, WANs, communication networks, and standalone systems in classified and unclassified environments.

• Design, develop, install, configure, and optimize network infrastructure components including firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory dependencies, switches, routers, hubs, bridges, cabling, fiber optics, and network operating systems.

• Develop and maintain network schematics and technical documentation based on customer, security, interoperability, and data-management requirements.

• Perform network monitoring, testing, traffic analysis, fault isolation, performance optimization, and administrative functions to sustain secure 24/7 mission network availability.

• Support network planning and policy development; evaluate, recommend, and implement hardware/software solutions for bridging, protocol conversion, cross-network data sharing, data protection, and enterprise interoperability.

• Analyze and recommend Network Load Balancing approaches for virtual environments and mission applications and support approved implementation activities.

• Maintain network security and authorization controls, including connections, accounts, and access privileges; collaborate with cybersecurity staff to identify, resolve, and report vulnerabilities and incidents.

• Plan and coordinate Government-approved upgrades with CIO personnel, team leads, and other stakeholders while minimizing mission impact.

• Lead network configuration management using Government-provided automated tools, including configuration identification, control, status accounting, audits, policy/configuration management, SOP support, and documentation updates.

• Advanced enterprise networking experience with routing, switching, LAN/WAN technologies, TCP/IP, network services, and telecommunications in complex multi-site environments.

• Experience designing and administering firewalls, IDS/IPS, network access controls, load balancing, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and secure wired/wireless networks.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex interconnectivity, performance, routing, switching, and protocol issues across classified and unclassified environments.

• Experience with network monitoring, configuration management, vulnerability remediation, technical documentation, and network change/upgrade planning.

• Working knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking and security technologies and comparable network-management platforms.

• Knowledge of DoD/Army network security requirements, configuration standards, and secure network operations.

• Strong technical leadership, communication, and coordination skills for 24/7 mission-support environments.

• SECRET security clearance.

• Cisco CCNP/CCIE or comparable advanced network certification.

• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, Cisco Secure Network Analytics, F5 BIG-IP/BIG-IQ, Infoblox, and SolarWinds network management tools.

• Experience supporting VoIP/unified communications and video/telepresence environments.

• Experience supporting Army/DoD classified networks, DISA STIGs, network authorization, and RMF-related technical evidence.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.
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Our benefits include:

• Eleven Federal Holidays

• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period

• Parental Leave

• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule 

• Continuing education assistance

• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Legal Insurance 

• Pet Insurance

Salary Range

$93k-$129K

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law