Network Engineer - TS/SCI Required

Description

The team supports ETM activities at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and this is a Regular requisition in the IT Infrastructure and Operations job family.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance now, and the candidate must be able to obtain it. No public trust or other clearance is required.

Telecommuting is not permitted because of the nature of the work. The role is full-time onsite.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm with 26,000 staff. It works with major U.S. government, defense and intelligence agencies and operates in more than 50 countries, with work in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and build communications networks.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls and VPN concentrators for LAN and WAN systems, applying sound network engineering and communications protocols.
• Review IT infrastructure and systems to confirm they meet company and customer quality standards.
• Plan and carry out enhancements, and coordinate hardware and software improvements to LAN and WAN systems.
• Monitor the network using current industry tools.
• Build technical solutions for difficult customer problems, using the engineering design process.
• Maintain and upgrade servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems and networks.
• Keep the network connected and secure, follow policy, and maintain backup and recovery capability.
• Arrange the purchase of hardware, software and subcontracted services as needed.
• Create plans and configure data communication networks.
• Assess new communications technologies that could strengthen the network.
• Keep up with relevant technology as assigned.
• Design and build hardware and software components for computer and telecommunications networks.
• Guide and lead less-experienced network staff.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience, including at least 5 years in network administration.
• Knowledge of LAN, network engineering and network infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in its place.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• IAT Level II certification.
• One networking certification from Brocade, Cisco (CCNA or CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS or JNCIP), or Aruba.
• Certifications listed: Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCNA, and CompTIA Security+ CE.
• Willingness to earn an Aruba certification within 90 days of starting, if you do not already hold one.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba networking systems.
• Proven experience with routing protocols and Layer 3 configuration.

Conditions

Full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Telecommuting is not allowed.

Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

Travel is less than 10% of the time.

The likely salary range is $119,000 to $161,000. This is not a guaranteed figure. Pay is set by experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements, and may fall outside this range.

As part of hiring, you will complete an identity verification process using biometrics and AI. You must be on camera for virtual interviews. The company may photograph you to verify identity, and by continuing you consent to the collection and use of your biometric data for verification and security.

The company welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits and a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, and paid time off for vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• An AI-powered career tool that suggests career steps and learning opportunities.
• An internal mobility team to help you reach your career goals.
• Competitive pay and an award-winning, military-friendly culture.
• Desired: Aruba certification at ACSA and/or ACSP level, depending on the role.