Network Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a team responsible for the operations of the Laboratory's enterprise classified networks.
• Assist in the day-to-day role of supporting the network infrastructure, which will include configuring and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking devices within the classified environment.
• Apply troubleshooting and analytical skills to assist with the diagnosis and resolution of network issues.
• Evaluate network hardware for STIG compliance.
• Support network architecture, configuration, management, and optimization activities.
• Conduct testing of network systems.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions.
• Evaluate and report on network technologies to enhance network capabilities.

Skills:

• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance) — Required.
• Network Application Development (e.g. socket programming) — 5 years.
• General Dynamics Type 1 Encryptors — 5 years.
• Configuration and Management of Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto — 5 years.
• Network Architecture — 5 years.
• Networking experience (routers/switches/firewalls/servers) — 5 years.
• Network Systems Analysis — 5 years.
• Optimization of Distribution Networks — 5 years.
• Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP, BGP and OSPF.
• Experience configuring and maintaining network infrastructure within a classified environment.
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting and analytical skills to assist with the diagnosis and resolution of network issues.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree — Required