Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Network Engineer

Job TitleNextgen is seeking a candidate with a broad engineering background to support US Marshals hosted infrastructure supporting agents in the field. Infrastructure includes Compute, Storage, Virtualization, Networking and Applications. In addition to on-premise equipment, individual will support hosted infrastructure in Azure GovCloud. Candidate shall have vast experience creating and maintaining robust network architectures to provide high availability and resiliency.Required QualificationsTop Secret (Individuals with current Secret clearance may be considered.)5 years' experience planning, designing, troubleshooting, and optimizing network configurations and architecturesManages Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls; installs, configures, operates, and troubleshoots high availability routed and switched networksCandidate must be proficient with the configuration, software/firmware upgrade, and troubleshooting processes of the following platforms:ISR 4000 Series RoutersCisco Nexus SwitchesCisco ASA firewallsKnowledge on build in FirepowerCisco AnyConnect VPNCisco FTD firewallsManaging FTD firewalls via Cisco's FMCImplementing URL filtering rulesImplementing SSL InspectionCisco ISEManages design, configuration, optimization and enhancement of two networks with more than 100 remote sites, telecommunications (local and wide area networking, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and web-based technologies)Designs and drafts network diagrams and concepts for modernization of the current and future on-prem and cloud-hosted infrastructuresApplies thorough understanding of IT best practices, methods, and techniques to install, maintain, integrate, and support IT hardware, software, and services; makes recommendations and develops improvements of work methods for solving IT system related problemsPerforms incident management and coordinates with service providers and other agencies to maintain network continuityProficiencies in deploying and maintaining security templates and configuration baselines following agency guidelines such as DoD STIGS for network equipmentActively applies thorough knowledge of software and systems development life cycles, including performance measurement principles and methods and ensuring incorporation of appropriate security measuresUtilizes application load balancers to improve the security and availability of network resourcesManages Cisco ISE for device administration, posturing, and profilingExperience with SolarWindsLeverages SolarWinds modules for configuration changes and repository, performance monitoring, and alertingMaintains remote access VPN via Secure EndpointDesired QualificationsA candidate with experience in the configuration, software/firmware upgrade, and troubleshooting processes for the following additional attributes is highly desirable but not required:CCNA Route and Switch – Data CenterCCNP Route and SwitchCisco AMPCisco's Unified Computing System (UCS)Cisco Duo MFA for VPN and network & server administrationCisco Wi-Fi technologies and wireless access controllersCradlePoint mobile routers with onboard modems and SIMsPalo Alto firewalls and VPNAzure networking tools including Azure load balancers, NSGs, and vNetsDeploying devices in Azure Gov using custom ARM templatesSMS gateway servicesWAN bondingAbout NextGen:NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client's organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees' contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.Strive to achieve results as an organization.Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.RefID: A01