Network Engineer Jobs

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Work as part of a collaborative, multi-discipline team in support of U.S. Government and provide technical subject matter expertise in the field of network engineering.

• Demonstrated ability to apply the engineering design process to discover innovative methods to solve technical problems and meet client requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP Networking
• Strong background designing and implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN)
• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc,) to support customer missions.
• Experience configuring and trouble-shooting LAN Switches, Routers, and Firewalls and VPN concentrators.
• Experience with VPN technologies and protocols including IPSEC and SSL

Notes:

Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.

Years of Experience Required: 9+

Required Education Level/Major: Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT related field

Can Equivalent Experience be Substituted for Educational Requirement (Yes/No): Yes

Weapons Certification Required (Yes/No): No

Professional License or Certification Required (Yes/No) / Type: No, but CCIE and MCSE are desired

OCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %: No - May be opportunity for travel

CONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %: No

Required Clearance: TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Required Skills

• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of preparing and presenting briefings
• Experience with Microsoft Office product line, including Microsoft Access; experience with Lotus Notes
• Must have knowledge of Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) IEEE standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n and how to apply them to an enterprise network architecture.
• Relevant experience designing communications systems.
• Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning. Ability to configure and manage Cisco ASA appliances.
• Must have deep knowledge of Firewalls
• Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have experience working with Customer Enterprise Network; 9 years minimum experience.
• Must be familiar with Type 1 encryption devices utilized by the Customer.
• Ability to work independently as well as within small and large groups
• Must have ability to perform Network troubleshooting/issue resolution at Tier 3 / Tier 4 level
• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking.
• Must understand Customer security standards and approval process
• Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
• Must have knowledge of VPN technologies, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IP Multicasting

Desired Skills

• Certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, CCIE, MCSE
• An understanding of RF transport mediums to include cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.
• Prior deployment to hostile areas in support of customer mission
• Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology.
• Familiar with satellite and wireless communications.
• Familiar with military communications
• Prior experience communicating official traffic in the customer Electronic Messaging System (EMS)
• Knowledge of CFSC standards
• An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony, to include Avaya/Nortel telephone switches
• An understanding of EAP-TLS certificate based encryption and RADIUS authentication.
• An ability to navigate and configure Linux operating systems
• An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.