Network Engineer - TS/SCI Required

Description

You will support ETM activities at the Pentagon as a network engineer on the company's team.

The job sits in IT infrastructure and operations, and telecommuting is not allowed because of the nature of the work.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm serving major agencies across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community, with about 26,000 staff in more than 50 countries working on AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and build communications networks.
• Configure routers, switches and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems, plus VPN concentrators, using sound network engineering and communication protocols.
• Review IT infrastructure and systems against company and customer quality standards.
• Coordinate hardware and software improvements and enhancements for LAN and WAN systems.
• Monitor the network using leading industry tools.
• Develop engineering-based solutions and new approaches to difficult technical problems.
• Plan how enhancements will be rolled out.
• Analyze customer requirements and turn them into technical solutions.
• Maintain and upgrade networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls and remote access systems.
• Keep the network intact and connected while following policy, and maintain backup and recovery capability.
• Arrange purchases of hardware, software and subcontractor services as needed.
• Plan and configure data communication networks.
• Evaluate new communications technologies that could improve the network.
• Keep up with relevant technology as assigned.
• Design and build hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.
• Guide and lead less experienced network staff.

Requirements

• Hold an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance now.
• Be a US citizen.
• Have at least 5 years of related experience, including 5 years in network administration.
• Have hands-on experience with Aruba networking systems.
• Have proven experience with routing protocols and layer 3 configuration.
• Bring knowledge of LAN, network engineering and network infrastructures.
• Hold an IAT Level II certification.
• Hold one networking certification from Brocade, Cisco (CCNA or CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS or JNCIP) or Aruba.
• Hold CCNP, CCNA and CompTIA Security+ CE certifications.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in a related field, or have work experience in its place.
• Be willing to obtain an Aruba certification within 90 days of starting, if you do not already hold one.
• Desired: Aruba ACSA and/or ACSP certification, depending on the role.

Conditions

Work full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, for 40 scheduled hours per week.

Travel is less than 10% of the time.

Complete an identity verification process using biometrics and AI as part of hiring, and be on camera during virtual interviews.

The company may take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud, and by proceeding you authorize collection, processing and use of your biometric data for identity and security purposes.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• The likely salary range is $119,000 to $161,000, set by experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and it is not guaranteed and could fall outside this range.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• A 401(k) that accepts pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits, with a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid 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 identifies career steps and learning opportunities, and an internal mobility team to help you reach your goals.
• A military-friendly workplace.