Federal Engineer, Onsite

Hitachi Vantara Federal is the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal government. We’re a collaborative, full-service company with longstanding OT/IT roots. We empower data-driven insight with a deep bench of integrated partners — advancing Federal customer missions regardless of their data maturity levels. Hitachi Vantara Federal is a FOCI-mitigated subsidiary of Hitachi Vantara. Visit us at hitachivantarafederal.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background experienced in designing and deploying data centers, LAN, WAN, firewall & VPN solutions across a global infrastructure. Candidate will be experienced in driving technology solutions and improvements.

Role location: Maryland (onsite 5 days per week)

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Engineering Support:
  • Provide project management and engineering support for infrastructure projects from inception through the planning, design, implementation, and operational phase.
  • Ensure implemented solution meets project deliverables and adheres to standards and best practices.
• Network Architecture and Design:
  • Design, plan, and implement complex network infrastructures that supports enterprise-scale IT operations.
  • Develop detailed network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation strategies.
  • Lead the design of data center networks, LAN/WAN environments, wireless systems, and security solutions.
  • Design high-availability solutions, ensuring failover mechanisms and disaster recovery planning.
  • Develop high-performance networking solutions tailored for GPU-based compute clusters, AI workloads and HPC environments.
  • Recommend and implement network standards to support the enterprise network infrastructure.
• Implementation and Integration:
  • Oversee the deployment of network infrastructure, ensuring integration with existing systems.
  • Lead network configuration, testing, and troubleshooting across multiple sites.
  • Work closely with vendors and third-party service providers to ensure optimal hardware and software solutions.
• Network Security:
  • Implement and maintain network security strategies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Ensure compliance with security protocols, best practices, NIST and STIG requirements.
  • Evaluate and mitigate network vulnerabilities by implementing advanced security measures.
• Network Automation
  • Design, develop, and implement automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Python, etc. to streamline network operations.
  • Implement network security policies to safeguard network data and infrastructure
• Optimization and Performance Management:
  • Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
  • Optimize network infrastructure for low-latency, high-throughput requirements, especially for AI and ML workloads.
  • Implement network optimization techniques, including traffic shaping, load balancing, and QoS (Quality of Service) policies.
  • Conduct performance tuning, network monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure high-speed data transfers and minimal latency across clusters.
  • Conducts routine capacity planning and identifies recommendations for network infrastructure and systems.
  • Schedules, plans, and performs periodic scheduled maintenance to ensure systems are operating at optimal levels and running on the latest stable code
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development teams, and management, to ensure network infrastructure supports business/mission applications.
  • Provide expert guidance and support for network-related issues.
  • Communicate complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders, explaining how network decisions align with business/mission objectives.
  • Participate in strategic planning, advising on network capacity, scalability, and emerging technology solutions.
• Mentorship and Leadership:
  • Serve as a technical leader and mentor to junior network engineers and administrators.
  • Develop and deliver training sessions on related technologies and best practices.
  • Lead technical teams in large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to best practices.
• Research and Development:
  • Stay up to date on emerging trends in network architectures.
  • Evaluation and analysis of new technologies (or upgrades to existing technologies) and products with an emphasis on improving service availability and cost reduction as well as implementation recommendations.
  • Participate in continuous learning and certification programs (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, NVIDIA, etc.) to maintain a deep understanding of various vendor technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be cleared at TS/SCI Full-Scope poly level.
• Certifications (minimum one): CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDP, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-SP, JNCIS-DevOps, RCNI, ECP
• Ability to lead complex, large-scale network projects from initiation and planning through execution and closing.
• 10 years combined experience with: networking, firewalls, best practices / standards, security / STIG requirements, design life cycle and documentation
• In-depth experience and understanding of L3 protocols to include MPLS VPN, BGP, OSPF, QoS, DNS/DHCP, firewalls, multicast (PIM-SM / PIM-DM) and L2 protocols such as spanning tree, RSTP, MSTP, IGMP, 802.1x and data center technologies (SDN, NFV, HCI, intent-based networking, spine-leaf topologies).
• In-depth experience with load-balancing methodologies and application delivery controllers (F5, Cisco, Citrix)
• In-depth experience with Software Defined networking, AI, ML, automation (Ansible, Python, Puppet, etc).
• Design and deployment experience with Cisco/Brocade/Juniper/NVIDIA routing and switching products, as well as, firewall experience (Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto firewall)
• Experience with network management platforms and protocols such as SNMP, Sflow, Netconf.
• Strong Technical Leadership, teamwork, collaboration and communication skills (oral and written)
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be necessary

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Opportunity to work on industry-leading mission centric technologies.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits packages.

Great careers start with growth and innovation and here at HV Federal, our mission is to deliver insights that power smarter businesses and inspire social innovation solutions for a healthier, safer future. The key to our innovation is our people -- our culture values respect, innovation, and collaboration. Join our Hitachi family and together, let’s lead the way to extraordinary!

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