Maritime Network Engineer - Expert

Network Engineer SME

The Network Engineer SME will play a critical role in providing comprehensive IT network engineering support for the Office of Maritime Security and National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program at the DOT Maritime Administration (MARAD). This position serves as the principal authority on network operations and development, supporting various agency and interagency maritime programs while maintaining strong partnerships within the maritime industry.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Network Engineer SME: $150,000 - $160,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Network Engineer SME Responsibilities Include:

• The successful candidate will provide IT Network Engineering Support for the Office of Maritime Security and National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program at the DOT Maritime Administration (MARAD) and serve as an authoritative resource for the DOT agency relative to network operations, network development and production, supporting numerous agency and interagency maritime programs, and maintaining robust contacts with the maritime industry to provide network-related support and assistance
• Direct involvement with MARAD Program Office on all matters related to NSMV network acceptance and testing. Person would have background on Maritime Network architecture, security, hardware, software, IT space configuration, and emergency response if necessary
• Work closely with MARAD's Office of Ship Operations to help ensure that MARAD's government owned vessels and shore support establishment are prepared for continuous operations in support of the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security and other Government Departments, Agencies, and organizations
• Support Office of Ship Operations assessments, audits, exercises, site visits, training and information development for contracted Ship Managers, and other commercial and government ship operators
• Assist in the mitigation / remediation process, following corrective action plans approved by MARAD leadership i.e., Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and/or Task Area
• Provide network architecture and security expertise to support the system engineering process formally known as the System's Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Provide Network support to the MARAD's NSMV Program Office, their Vessel Construction Manager (e.g. - security vendor), the Criterion Cybersecurity SME,and the MARAD ISSM in support of acquiring and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) for the NSMVs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Network Engineer SME Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Maritime Network SME must have an associate's degree in computer science or related field with 8+ years' experience in the following areas:

• Understanding U.S. maritime industry network best practices
• Experience with maritime/vessel network operations, network development, security and production. Specifically, an understanding of marine operations and IT methods, techniques, and practices sufficient to select, recognize, adapt, and apply shipboard principles and practices
• Understanding and familiarity with the U.S. Coast Guard and International Maritime Organization network requirements/policies/resources
• Experience with Maritime network architecture, hardware, software, IT space configuration, and emergency response
• Ability to work with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, satisfy expectations, knows products and services
• Understanding of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring work, and performance
• Understanding of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standard
• Understanding of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, Power BI, Tableau, and SharePoint
• Cisco certification required
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Associate's degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, networking, telecommunications, computer engineering network engineering, or related fields.
• Navy, Coast Guard, or maritime network background
• A minimum 8 years of maritime network engineering experience

Certification

• A verifiable and current Cisco Network certification - Cisco Certified Networking Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).

Work Schedule

• Hybrid - remote with exception of travel requirements.

Company Information:

Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords:

• Network Architecture

• Security Expertise

• Technical Leadership

• System Engineering

• Maritime Operations

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