Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS166, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Minimum Responsibilities:

Mentor and manage a team of 8 direct reports, including performance evaluations, career development, and workload prioritization.Lead the team in responding to network outages, security incidents, and other critical issues.  Oversee the design, deployment, and optimization of LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN solutions using core networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS).  Manage Juniper Mist for AI-driven wireless networking, ensuring seamless connectivity, performance monitoring, and troubleshootingExperience using Infoblox for DNS, DHCP, IPAMAdminister and configure Palo Alto firewalls in accordance with provided security requirements, including policy management, threat prevention, content management, and access control.  Implement and maintain Cisco VoIP environment for reliable voice communication.Assist with the management of on-site Radio frequencies for two-way radio communication.Lead and recommend architecture design enhancements to automate and streamline network infrastructure while also reducing technical debt.Evaluate and recommend strategies, operations for monitoring, maintaining, and evolving network and security infrastructure.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network capabilities with broader needs.Proactively perform maintenance, upgrades, thru approved change management process.Monitor network performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.  Assist with external/internal network audits and cyber security reviews.Develop and test disaster recovery plans. 

Job-Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.  7+ years of experience in network engineering or administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing teams.  Proven experience managing networks with Juniper Mist, Cisco VoIP, and Palo Alto firewalls.  Expertise in core networking concepts: routing, switching, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshooting.  Hands-on experience with Juniper Mist for network management and analytics.  Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, including Panorama, URL filtering, and IPSec/SSL VPNs.  Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco VoIP environment (e.g., Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Jabber, RedSky E-911).  Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, MRTG). Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of 8+ direct reports.  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform under pressure during critical incidents.  Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Overseeing multiple networks is several different locations Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and proactive decision-makingOccasional on-call availability for critical incidents

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Minimum Requirements TCS166, T4, Band 7 EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.