Senior Network Engineer - Secret Clearance Required

Network Administrator

Our client is seeking a Network Administrator to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

This is a 3rd shift position.

Some domestic travel will be required.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable the cybersecurity capabilities.
• Maintaining current knowledge of hardware and software applications.
• Working with engineering to develop high quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.
• Backup and restore network device configuration.
• Break fix actions/O&M.
• Upgrading network equipment.
• Port open requests- implement firewall policies.
• Sustainment of CISA networking architecture.
• Expected to do some installation work. Cable/equipment.
• Monitors the status of the network and responds to issues/ticket requests that occur.

Clearance requirement:

• Must have a current Secret Clearance with TS SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to obtain DHS suitability prior to starting employment.

Required skills:

• Must have 6+ years of professional networking experience.
• Must have TCP/IP networking, encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management.
• In depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regards to Layer 2 functionality and protocols in a Cisco/Juniper environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environment.
• Must have a firm knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC and firewall architecture.
• Must have a firm knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols.

Desired skills:

• Infrastructure-related certifications preferred such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC), Juniper Networks Certified Professional Security (JNCIP-SEC).
• Experience specifically with BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
• Experience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplification.
• Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologies.
• Experience implementing firewall based policies using Juniper firewalls.

Required education:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related discipline may be substituted for 4 years of experience.
• Professional experience may be substituted for a degree.

Hybrid position.