CCIE Certified System Engineer

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We are currently seeking a CCIE Certified System Engineer to join our team in Indianapolis (REMOTE), Indiana (US-IN), United States (US).

NTT DATA Services Federal Government is seeking a highly capable CCIE Certified System Engineer for our team that will support the North American segment of the Rolls-Royce network. As a global leader in IT services, we deliver innovative solutions to drive mission-critical operations for our clients. 

As a Senior CCIE Systems Engineer at NTT DATA, a trusted global IT services leader, you will:

• Drive mission-critical network operations for Rolls-Royce, a global powerhouse in aerospace and defense, that deliver cutting-edge propulsion and power technologies for U.S. military aircraft, naval vessels, and defense systems.
• Spearhead the U.S. segment’s Network Operations Center (NOC), designing and optimizing IT infrastructure with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer virtual appliances to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performance network services.
• Proactively manage network infrastructure, ensuring U.S. data sovereignty, providing advanced troubleshooting, and aligning with ITIL standards to deliver world-class, globally consistent services tailored to stringent U.S. security and citizenship requirements.
• Designs secure network solutions that maximize the sharing of applications, information, and resources across the company.
  Designs secure global networks and establishes standards based on business objectives.
• Defines network business requirements and implements effective global network strategies.
• Establishes network standards.
• Analyzes and resolves complex network related problems, up to and including Level 3.
• Analyzes and tests all elements of the network infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure for the U.S. segment using FortiManager as a virtual appliance for centralized management and orchestration of U.S.-based devices.
• Configure and maintain FortiAnalyzer for U.S.-specific network analytics, logging, and reporting to ensure compliance with U.S. security standards and operational visibility.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for network incidents, troubleshooting complex issues across Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls in a high-availability environment.
• Ensure physical and logical separation of U.S. network segments from global infrastructure, maintaining strict data sovereignty and security requirements.
• Collaborate with the Rolls-Royce IT team and NTT DATA colleagues to deliver proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning of network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including topology diagrams, configuration templates, and operational procedures.
• Participate in ITIL-based processes for incident, problem, change, and service management to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation to align with U.S. defense compliance standards.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance on network design and operational best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, Fortinet technologies, and Cisco advancements to recommend continuous improvements to the NOC.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship

• Ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance or higher prior to start.

• Undergraduate/bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Cisco-based environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing network security solutions, including firewalls and network orchestration platforms (e.g., FortiManager).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in ITIL-aligned network operations or managed service environments.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Cisco CCIE certification (Routing & Switching or Enterprise Infrastructure).
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation for NOC support.
• Hands-on experience with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer deployment and management in virtualized environments.
• Experience supporting U.S. defense or government networks with stringent compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, DFARS).
• Proficiency in network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python) for configuration management and orchestration.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN technologies and multi-cloud network integration.
• Previous experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) supporting 24/7 operations.
• Additional certifications such as Fortinet NSE 7, CISSP, or ITIL v4 Foundation.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is [$95,918 - $222,031]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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