Network Engineer, Senior

Overview

Network Engineer, Senior –

The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the Department of Defense (DoD) to achieve their missions. Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. We need a seasoned Network Engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs.

As a Network Engineer on our team, you ll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You ll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure design, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.

You ll apply your expertise in routing and switching, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, MPLS, gateway protocol, and VRF as you guide our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Your knowledge of enterprise-level network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization.

Using your experience in software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper hardware, and optical infrastructure networking, you ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you ll make an impact on national security missions.

Join us. The world can t wait.

• 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles
• 5+ years of experience implementing and configuring network segmentation and micro segmentation solutions, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies, container networking, and virtualization platforms
• 5+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations
• Experience designing and architecting enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions within DoD hybrid environments
• Experience supporting defense programs, standards, or mission requirements directly or indirectly, including Zero Trust initiatives
• Experience working with secret classified networks, including the unique security challenges and requirements of these environments within a ZTNA model
• Knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a Zero Trust Network Access
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

• Experience supporting and operating DoD networks
• Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware
• Experience administering Linux and Unix systems in enterprise or tactical environments
• Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening
• Experience administering Windows systems and services
• Experience with commercial and DoD cloud networks
• Bachelor s degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field
• CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP Certification

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.

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