Apply network architecture development and engineering knowledge to advise the Government Program Management Office
Identify communication protocol and schema requirements for seamless data transmission between a globally distributed network of sensors
Author Application Programming Interface (API) requirements in support of machine-to-machine autonomous sensor management
Implement cybersecurity, information assurance, and risk management practices and produce artifacts to aid in the accreditation and sustainment of DoD network
Support Security Impact Assessment (SIA) activities and balance accreditation risk with capability delivery requirements
Interface with industry, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and other government organizations to bring state-of-the-art network capabilities into the SDA enterprise
Support evaluation and validation of network systems, including development of criteria and procedures
Provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, and technical analysis

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Active Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Years of Experience: 4 years of directly relevant experience, 2 of which must be in the DoD, OR, MA/MS degree and 2 years of directly relevant DoD experience
Proficient in designing, configuring, and managing complex network architectures including LAN, WAN, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols
Solid understanding of software design principles and methodologies, design patterns, and AGILE development practices
Demonstrated expertise in Integrated Safety and Security Instrumentation (ISSI systems)
Demonstrated ability to interact and build effective relationships and teams with government customers, FFRDCs, and contractors
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Network Engineer

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