Network Engineer

BT-229 – Network Engineer (Senior)

Location:

McLean, VA (fully on-site, no remote option)

MUST HAVE A POLY CLEARANCE TO APPLY. Those without a Poly clearance will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the System Administrators as assigned by the Lead System Administrator.
• Assist the Lead Network Engineer in developing and implementing IT/network plans.
• Manage network operations using simple network management protocol (SNMP) network management tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network problems with network protocol capture/decode analyzers.
• Plan and build network from open system interconnect (OSI) Layer 1 through Layer 3.
• Manage TCP/IP internetworking connectivity to include addressing and subnetting.
• Monitor network as defined in the network monitoring plan.
• Install, configure, update, and document the physical cable plant.
• Install, configure, and manage networking hardware (switches, bridges, hubs, concentrators, transceivers).
• Install, configure, and manage network security (firewalls, IP blocking).
• Configure and manage 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.