Senior Network Engineer with Security Clearance

About This Role

Serve as a Senior Network Specialist on a major IT support contract for the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Headquarters Information Systems Directorate (G6). This role involves designing and implementing network architecture, leading security service evaluations, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Review the design and implementation of network architecture components and map them to the long-term vision
• Lead the evaluation, design, configuration, and implementation of network security services including firewalls, VPN systems, IDP systems, and NAC systems
• Work closely with Cybersecurity stakeholders to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities through the application of STIGs, validate patching and create POAMs as necessary
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure their infrastructure expectations are met and priorities are set
• Recommend business investments to support network advancements and network security
• Design, deploy, monitor and troubleshoot wireless networks
• Prepare and regularly update network documentation and records including network maps, IPAM, authentication and security information and Layer 2 / 3 outlines and design information
• Identify required voice and data equipment, software and services
• Provide input into equipment contracts and maintain regular and update inventory lists
• Mentor other engineers in best practices for network architecture, design and engineering

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in a directly related field
• Security+CE (or equivalent DOD Directive 8570.1 IAT II) certification
• One relevant, current Computing Environment (CE) certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 2 years experience as a working Team Leader, directing and mentoring lower-level network administrators and specialists
• Broad experience in computer networking operations, configuration, management and maintenance
• Experience with Cisco Software Defined Access
• Experience with Digital Network Architecture
• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine
• Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, VLANs, VRF’s
• General network troubleshooting
• Experience with automated install, build, deployment, and configuration management
• Experience with Enterprise monitoring systems, performance and network monitoring tools, operating systems upgrades and migrations
• Strong troubleshooting skills with hardware and software, routing protocols BGP, EIGRP and OSPF, Layer 2, and Cisco VSS, VSP

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a directly related field
• Master's Degree and at least 7 years' experience; Lower-level degrees will be considered with additional experience.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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