Network Engineer
$130,000–$220,000 year
On-siteFort Meade, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Support virtual and classroom network infrastructure to meet special requirements for each course. Troubleshoot network issues and recommend modifications to optimize performance while adhering to security policies. Implement STIG guidance, harden systems, and maintain network environments using routers, switches, firewalls, and Cisco hardware. Analyze packet captures, monitor datacenter operations, and apply Linux and Windows server management. This role requires TS/SCI clearance and a CCNA certification. Candidates must possess 8+ years of progressively responsible network engineering experience. Schedule includes flexibility for overtime and some weekend hours.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with networking technologies such as routers, switches, encryption, and firewalls
- Experience with TCP/IP networking, networking architecture, computer and operating systems
- A working knowledge of both Linux platforms
- A working knowledge of Windows and Windows Servers
- Experience with Cisco hardware and operating systems
- Certification required, at a minimum, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Experience with packet capture and network analysis tools
- Experience with monitoring solutions and datacenter operations
- Eight (8) years progressively responsible network systems engineering experience
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with network security principles, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Experience with Palo Alto hardware and operating systems
- Experience with VMWare, VSphere, and VCenter virtualization tool
- Understanding of Software Defined Networking & Micro-segmentation
- Understanding of VXLAN and logical networking concepts
- Experience with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g. Python, Perl)
- Awareness of data center operations and network-based server systems
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
- VMWare, VSphere, and VCenter experience
- Four (4) years of experience can be substituted for a degree for total of twelve (12) years of experience
- Ability to work flex and overtime hours with some weekend hours expected
- Ability to solve problems quickly and completely; analytical problem-solving skills; adept at root-cause analysis and mitigation
- Effective communication, writing, documentation, and requirements gatherings skills
- Proven ability to work independently while being conscious of how your work interacts with that of others
- Possess drive, enthusiasm, and attention to detail
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