Network Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Engineer to join our team in Joint Base Andrews, MD . This is an onsite position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform Tier II and Tier III network engineering support, while designing advanced WAN, LAN, and data center solutions. Monitor and configure networks utilizing SolarWinds, Cisco DNAC, and Cisco ISE to analyze complex network requirements and ensure complete, functioning infrastructure. Create, maintain, and interpret highly detailed technical network diagrams, routing topology schemas, and robust hardware configuration baselines. Coordinate across large internal teams, stakeholders, and Sponsor authorities to drive infrastructure agendas and successfully navigate systems engineering processes. Participate in all phases of the ITIL Service Lifecycle, including submitting Change Requests and maintaining security event monitoring policies. Evaluate current network architectures, inventory complex routing pathways, and recommend process improvements to optimize performance and throughput. Deliver end-to-end functional analysis, requirements specification, cost estimation, and engineering package releases for customer production IT environments. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in Network Engineering, Network Analysis, or a related technical discipline Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, or equivalent routing/switching technical certification, ex., Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Junos (JNCIA-Junos) DoD 8570.1 / DoD 8140.01 (IAT III Level) certification, ex., SecurityX, CCNP, CISA, CASP+ or CISSP Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline Experience using and administering SolarWinds alongside deep knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems, HP SANs, and VMware products Advanced experience managing VPNs, GRE tunnels, routing protocols (BGP E/I, OSPF), VLANs, VRFs, and configuring KGs Strong familiarity with Cisco ACI, data center fabric best practices, Ansible, and Desired State Configuration (DSC) Practical knowledge of BICSI standards, terminating fiber and Cat 5 cabling, as well as familiarity with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95 and CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13 guidelines Clearance Requirements: Must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance. Physical Requirements: The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations. #J-18808-Ljbffr MANTECH