Network Engineer - Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible) (Washington)

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Job Title: Network Engineer

Place of Performance: Hybrid Washington, DC 20392

Mandatory Requirements: Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)

Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-8+ years)

About JFL Consulting

With more than 20 years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients.

Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer’s unique requirements. Visit we offer:

• Salary range $145k-$160k
• Hybrid work schedule 2 days remote/3 days on-site
• Free on-site parking in Washington, DC
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting of company contribution
• Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days, 11 holidays)

Job Description

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Network Engineer to join our team. The Network Engineer is responsible for assisting in the overall health, functionality, performance, and security of the customer’s network infrastructure. This includes LAN/WAN connectivity, network hardware, telephony, VPN, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points as well as software defined networks.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and support network infrastructure for the organization 
• Troubleshoot network performance issues and outages 
• Maintain and upgrade network hardware, software, firewalls, switches, routers, phones, access points 
• Implement network security measures and best practices
• Conduct capacity planning to meet future network infrastructure needs
• Maintain network infrastructure documentation and procedures
• Monitor network health, availability, and bandwidth utilization
• Work on network projects and new initiatives

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Cisco IOS and Juniper switching/routing protocols, QOS, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP etc.
• Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies and wireless controllers
• Working technical knowledge of network security tools and tactics 
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Stays current on the latest networking technologies and trends
• Minimum Required Certification: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA)
• Minimum Required Certification: DOD 8570 IAT II Certification (Ex. Sec+, CISSP, GCIH, CYSA+).

Desired Skills

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related engineering field with minimum in lieu of degree
  • 4+ Years of Networking experience.
• Preferred: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCNP)
• Preferred: Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDP)

JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. xywuqvp It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Compensation details: 145 Yearly Salary

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