Network Engineer, MID

Role Overview

• Leverage your expertise in Local Area Network (LAN) Collapse/Extension designing and implementing integrated, scalable on-premises platforms
• Organize, install, and support government organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
• Provide ISSO support for government classified networks
• Provide assessment of independent Local Area Networks (LAN)
• Execute LAN collapse procedures
• Purchase authorized LAN equipment to support USSF classified network expansion or upgrades
• Conduct on site surveys for establishing new LAN locations
• Determine equipment required, define customer requirements, transport, configure, and install new equipment and implement all the required services to make the new location operational.
• Collaborate with Network and Systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks.
• Design and deploy functional networks (e.g. LAN, WAN)
• Investigating and resolving operational problems.
• Plan and support network projects for network installation, administration and upgrade.
• Responsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and Layer2) and overall network traffic routing
• Create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.).
• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls.
• Work with ISSO, Systems Administrators, Cyber Security officers, and CNDS.
• Assist Cyber Security Officers to collect and report information required during RMF A&A activities.
• Conduct regular network performance tests, resolve escalated network support issues and document resolution during LAN collapse and Extension.
• Research and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades for network improvement.
• Help architect, design and analyze network models.
• Participate in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization’s infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems and support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies #LI-EW1

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of related work experience
• Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible
• Willingness to obtain a CI Poly may be required to maintain employment in contract option years
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Infrastructure
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+ CE, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, CND, SSCP)
• 5
• 8 years of experience in Network Engineering and Administration
• Experience in Network Design, implementation, deployment and troubleshooting Cisco, Palo Alto and Juniper routers, switches and Local Area Network (LAN) Collapse/Extension and migration
• Proficiency Network Design, implementation, troubleshooting and optimization
• Experience in Firewall, VTC configuration deployment and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g, VMware, Hyper-V), services, architectures/designs, and best practices
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Firewalls
• TypeScript
• VMware

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance