Network Engineer
$86,600–$181,800 year
On-siteFlorham Park, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Design and configure large- and small-scale networks integrating DWDM, OTN, SONET/SDH, and other non-optical technologies. Identify security strengths and weaknesses in converged networks, then research solutions to challenging cyber security and computer networking problems. Characterize and analyze network traffic while generating reports for peers and communicating results to customers. Develop relationships with clients to translate their requirements into well-designed cyber solutions that strengthen the nation's overall Cybersecurity posture. Travel to customer sites as necessary to identify new approaches. Obtain or retain a Top-Secret/SCI government security clearance to perform these duties.
Required Qualifications
- Strong preference for active Top-Secret/SCI government security clearance, AND ability to obtain additional clearance(s) as needed at the level to perform the job
- BA in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience
- Knowledge of current and emerging optical transport technologies (SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM, etc) and product lines
- Experience designing, deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting live and testbed converged optical networks
- Networking and/or computer science background including broad knowledge in IP networking, cyber security and system engineering
- Working knowledge of IP (v4 and v6) and computer and network security
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong writing and communications skills
- Must be able to travel to customer sites as necessary
- Obtain/retain a government security clearance at the level to perform the duties of the position
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience with other non-optical network technologies (e.g. IP, MPLS, LTE, 5G, etc)
- Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services
- Skill in performing packet-level analysis
- Software development skills and demonstrated experience in current languages such as C, C++
- Experience with Linux operating systems at all layers (boot, kernel space, user space)
- Ethical hacking skills and experience with penetration testing and reverse engineering tools
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