Network Engineer
On-siteMcLean, Virginia, United States
McLean, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Design, configure, install, and troubleshoot routing and switching systems on Cisco and Juniper equipment for mission networks. Monitor network performance using analysis tools to identify issues, then repair identified problems across LAN and WAN environments. Implement L2 and L3 VPNs, manage OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP protocols, and secure networks with firewalls and ACLs. Create and modify network topologies using Microsoft Visio. Requires active Top Secret clearance, polygraph, and CCNP/JNCIP certification. Full-time role in McLean, VA with potential early shifts and travel.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- Willingness to undergo a Full Scope Polygraph
- Demonstrated experience performing network engineering on Sponsor mission systems
- Demonstrated experience working with TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnet masking, and routing protocols
- Demonstrated experience working in Local Area Network (LAN) environments and Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport environments
- Demonstrated experience designing, configuring, installing, and troubleshooting both routing and switching systems on Cisco and Juniper equipment
- Demonstrated experience with Routing Protocols to include OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
- Demonstrated experience with Gateway Redundancy Protocols to include Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing L2 and L3 VPN across an MPLS network
- Demonstrated experience with network security such as firewalls and Access Control Lists (ACL)
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Visio for network topology creation and modification
- Demonstrated experience monitoring networks and using analysis tools to identify performance issues
- Demonstrated experience repairing identified issues
- Obtained (active or past) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Juniper Network Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP) certifications, or have equivalent experience in designing, implementing and managing multivendor LAN and WAN networks
- Some travel
- Normal or early shifts
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting the Sponsor's A&A process
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- Juniper Network Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE)
- Information System Security Engineer Professional (ISSEP)
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