Network Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Network Engineer with Security Clearance
BT-229 – Network Engineer
Skill Level: Senior

Location:

Mc Lean  
*** MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE FSP CLEARANCE TO BE SUBMITTED. Those without an FSP will not be considered
*** The on-site Network Technician shall perform the following minimum duties:

• Assisting the System Administrators as assigned by the Lead System Administrator.

• Assisting the Lead Network Engineer in developing and implementing IT/network plans

• Managing network operations using simple network management protocol (SNMP) network management tools.

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems with network protocol capture/decode analyzers.

• Planning and building network from open system interconnect (OSI) Layer 1 through Layer 3.

• Managing TCP/IP internetworking connectivity to include addressing and subnetting.

• Monitoring network as defined in the network monitoring plan.

• Installing, configuring, updating and documenting the physical cable plant.

• Installing, configuring and managing networking hardware (switches, bridges, hubs, concentrators, transceivers).

• Installing, configuring and managing network security (firewalls, IP blocking).

• Configuring and managing virtual private networks (VPNs).

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or four (4) years equivalent experience as network engineer or network technician.

• Six (6) years' experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and other Cisco network hardware.

• Seven (7) year intelligence community experience as a network engineer or network administrator. Desired

Skills:

• 3-5 years of HAND-ON network engineering experience in customer environment

• Hands-on Cisco firewall experience (ASA/Firepower 5510, 5515X, FP4100’s, etc…)

• Hands-on Cisco Catalyst switch experience (Nexus switch experience would be a HUGE plus)

• CCNP-level knowledge of Cisco networking (No requirement for certification, but understanding at this level is required)

• Familiarity with cabling types/standards (i.e., Single Mode vs. Multi Mode, LC connector vs. SC connector, Cat5/6/7, etc…)

• Good understanding of network link virtualization technologies (i.e., Ether-channel/Port-channel, Nexus virtual port-channels (vpcs))

• Willingness to perform layer 1 tasks as needed (pulling cable, racking/stacking, etc…)

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Strong project management experience (i.e., ability to manage projects through their full lifecycle in order to meet deadlines)

• Ability to use MS Visio to produce network diagrams

• Must be able to survive and thrive in a non-enterprise, fast paced environment

• Ability to create and present presentations and other ad-hoc technical briefings as necessary

• Understanding of how mission enclaves communicate with Enterprise networks

• Familiarity with Cisco Firewall Management Center to manage Firepower firewall

• Experience with Cisco Nexus Ethernet switching platforms (Nexus 5500, 5600, 7700, and 9500)

• Experience with Cisco MDS Fibre Channel switching platforms (MDS 9000)

• Familiarity with Storage Area Networking (SAN) and Fibre Channel protocols and standards

• Familiarity with Linux operating system

• Familiarity with Solar Winds network management/monitoring tool

• Familiarity with virtual appliances (switches, firewalls, etc…)

• Familiarity with JIRA

• Experience working in a ‘mission-like’ environment (outside of Enterprise comms)

• AWS/Cloud familiarity