Network Engineer

White Pine Innovationsis part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us onLinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

White Pine Innovations is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) at Wright-Patterson AFB (Dayton), OH. The Network Engineer will provide critical support for the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) while also contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of DSCU's LAN.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Network & IT Operations:

• Support and maintain Hyper-V virtualized infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking components.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 8140 requirements by maintaining required network access credentials and certifications.
• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst 8300/9300 series routers and switches to ensure reliable network operations.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain Cisco Secure Firewall 1200 series appliances to support enterprise security needs.
• Administer and support Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) S196 for web filtering and content security.
• Operate and maintain Cisco DNA Center (Catalyst Center) and ThousandEyes for network automation, visibility, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain overall network security, routing policies, and performance optimization.
• Provide hands-on IT and networking support to end-users, including account/access management and general troubleshooting.
• Assist with mobile device management and SIPR equipment administration as part of auxiliary IT support duties.
• Configure, install, and maintain network hardware and software while ensuring accurate documentation of installations and updates.
• Manage and monitor LAN operations to support stability, security, and performance; respond to support requests in a timely manner.
• Support the planning and design of LAN expansions, providing recommendations based on industry's best practices and DSCU requirements.

DSAMS / Training Support:

• Provide administrative and technical support for DSAMS, including user assistance, curriculum development, training delivery, and troubleshooting through the DSAMS Service Desk.
• Collaborate with instructors to ensure DSAMS content is accurate and up to date across training courses; conduct user acceptance testing.
• Monitor DSAMS system performance, identify anomalies, and recommend improvements to enhance usability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering or IT systems administration; U.S. Citizen with active Secret Clearance; DoD 8140 compliance with valid Network Admin Token (or equivalent).
• Expertise in LAN management, including configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization; hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst routers/switches and Cisco Secure Firewall (or equivalent NGFW).
• Proficiency with Cisco technologies (DNA Center, Plug-n-Play, SD-WAN, WSA) and CIENA Optical Transport Network equipment.
• Strong background supporting Hyper-V environments (VMs, storage, networking) and providing end-user IT support (account/access management, troubleshooting).
• Skilled in network monitoring tools such as ThousandEyes, SNMP, NetFlow; advanced troubleshooting using CLI, log analysis, and Cisco TAC procedures.

Required Certifications:

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• Security+ (CompTIA) or equivalent required to obtain and maintain a Network Admin Token under DoD 8140

Preferred Certifications:

• CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR)
• CCNP Enterprise (ENARSI)
• CCNP Security (SCOR)
• Cisco CyberOps Associate