Principal Network Engineer

Description

The US BICES-X program supports intelligence information sharing by the Department of War on current and emerging global threats to missions and coalition partners in emerging nations.

The program has a long-standing history of growth. Its team is spread across countries and provides direct support to each combatant command and the warfighters they serve.

The role suits someone who enjoys solving real-world problems within a cross-functional team that moves quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and define network architecture for new and existing computer systems.
• Carry out complex network development and design work.
• Work with network staff to keep software and systems running smoothly and reliably for business goals and processes.
• Meet with executives, decision makers and stakeholders to set business requirements and system goals, and to find and fix business system issues.
• Help upgrade operating systems and design network improvements.
• Contribute to documentation for new and existing networks.
• Build and run tests to confirm networks meet documented user requirements.
• Find, analyze and fix network problems.
• Deliver network, equipment and specialized training, and give technical guidance.
• Set network specifications, input and output processes, and operating parameters for hardware and software compatibility.
• Lead and advise less-experienced systems engineers when needed.
• Keep up with relevant technology as assigned.
• Take part in special projects as assigned.
• Apply deep knowledge of network engineering principles, methods and techniques, along with the related hardware, software and equipment.
• Apply knowledge of data center, virtualization and automation techniques and structure.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of network experience. A bachelor's degree can replace some of these years.
• Hold an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Be IAT level II compliant under DoW 8140.
• Earn ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire.
• Hold a complete CCNA certification.
• Have knowledge and hands-on experience with routing and switching protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP and SCCP.
• Have knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features.
• Be able to configure and troubleshoot multicast.
• Be able to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels.
• Work well in a team-oriented, collaborative setting.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced setting, handling several tasks while keeping quality high.
• Stay highly organized, set priorities well and work autonomously.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Pay close attention to detail and presentation.
• Be results-driven, efficient, energetic and motivated.
• Show a high degree of intelligence, competence, maturity, adaptability, resilience, integrity and initiative.
• Work at client sites, following proper safety precautions. The work may involve some physical effort, such as handling light materials, boxes or equipment.
• Preferred: Completed CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise.
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience with SolarWinds.
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience with firewall rule sets on Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto and similar platforms.
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience with VoIP and collaboration systems such as Cisco and CUCM.
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices.
• Preferred: Knowledge of virtualization technologies.
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience with data center networking.
• Preferred: Understanding of network virtualization.
• Preferred: Understanding of the concepts in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course.
• Preferred: Understanding of VxRail Manager and its best practices.
• Preferred: Knowledge of ISP and transport concepts and practices.
• Preferred: Knowledge of network security and hardening practices and concepts.
• Preferred: Familiarity with DefenseOCONUS.

Conditions

Currently hold Top Secret/SCI clearance, or be able to obtain it. US citizenship is required.

Based in Camp Smith, Hawaii, USA.

Work 40 hours per week, with 10-25% travel.

Work onsite.

Salary is likely to fall between $107,744 and $145,475, based on experience, geographic location and possibly contract requirements. It may fall outside this range and is not guaranteed.

Equal opportunity employer welcoming individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan where you can contribute pre-tax and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits, with a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, plus 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.