Network Engineer

OverviewAMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is seeking a talented Network Engineer to leverage their expertise in designing and implementing integrated, scalable on-premises platforms in support of our government customer in Chantilly, VA.ResponsibilitiesAs a Network Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to:Collaborate with systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks IAW ICD 503 Design and deploy functional networks (e.g. LAN, WLAN, WAN)Investigating and resolving operational problems.Working on teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases Plan and lead network projects for network installation and upgradeResponsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and below) and overall network traffic routingManage IP address space allocation and track IP address permanent assignments Create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.) Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls.Monitor syslog events and implement changes to improve security posture. Work with systems administrators, cyber security officers and CNDSP 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 resolutionResearch and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades for networkQualificationsActive TS/SCI Clearance w/current Polygraph requiredU.S. Citizenship required for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining a clearanceBachelors degree and 5-7 years of relavent networking experienceDoD 8140 IAT II Level certification (e.g. Security+ CE, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, CND, SSCP)At least 5 years working with Juniper and Cisco routers and switches, firewalls deployment, configuration, and migration Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms, services, architectures/ designs, and best practicesPay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $140,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusJob SummaryCategory: IT / Cyber Security / Network SystemsPosition Type: Full-TimeRemote: NoClearance Required: Top Secret/SCI