Network Engineer

Description

This full-time, regular Information Technology role covers the full network lifecycle, from design through deployment, maintenance and upgrades of existing networks.

You will join a team of engineers who track and anticipate changing cybersecurity needs and threats.

You will work with internal and external groups, both onsite and remotely.

Using your experience and ongoing research into network technologies, cyber tools and new techniques, you will build forward-looking solutions for customer and industry needs.

Responsibilities

• Review designs, specifications and related documents.
• Plan, integrate and roll out end-to-end network solutions, covering procurement, installation, configuration, testing and troubleshooting of network and communications equipment.
• Monitor network performance and reliability, and resolve problems before they escalate.
• Design, configure, deploy, test and support many types of network devices, interfaces and methods.
• Set up, apply and enforce system and data security controls, including firewall configurations and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Work with systems engineers and other cross-organization teams to define requirements.
• Help with security planning, assessment, risk analysis and risk management, including applying STIGs.
• Research answers to difficult cybersecurity and networking problems.
• Explain network architecture and design to others.
• Write reports and presentations that document results and share them with peers and team members.
• Set and maintain standards, protocols and best practices for network operations, maintenance and lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Required: an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Required: CCNA certification.
• Required: active IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE) or higher.
• Required: a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Required: 5 years of network engineering experience, including network design and configuration.
• Required: help with handling, configuring and maintaining cryptographic devices (for example, KG series) and secure communications equipment.
• Required: hands-on experience configuring Cisco switches and routers.
• Required: hands-on experience configuring Palo Alto firewalls.
• Required: hands-on experience creating firewall rule sets based on network traffic analysis.
• Required: hands-on experience validating the components of security devices.
• Required: hands-on experience integrating boundary solutions into customer networks.
• Desired: DoD experience is preferred.
• Desired: experience with Forescout and C2C requirements.
• Desired: experience with DoD IT security requirements.
• Desired: experience with Cisco ASA (Firepower).
• Desired: experience with VPN tunnels using AnyConnect and strongSwan.
• Desired: experience with CSFC (Commercial Solutions for Classified).
• Desired: experience with Linux operating systems.

Conditions

Full-time position with a minimum TS/SCI clearance required to start.

Travel of up to 25%, within the continental US.

Work is split between onsite and remote settings.

The proposed salary range is $71,500 to $150,200.

Final pay depends on factors such as location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior experience, specific skills and competencies, education and certifications.

The company supports a flexible balance between quality work and personal life.

Benefits

• Flexible time off that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to learning and development resources.
• Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.