Network Engineer- Intermediate

Full Job Description

***MUST have an active Secret Clearance (or higher) and IAT Level II Certification (Security+) No exceptions***

• Develop/deliver solution documentation that outlines guidance on licensing, physical architecture, logical configuration, eligibility, checklist application inventory, security policy protection phases, and basic administration to include system configuration baseline and security policy configuration baseline
• Provide support to management of all lifecycle components’ compliance with security controls, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability as well as compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) in depth
• Partake in high level government briefings are attended to attain situational awareness of government efforts and mission priorities
• Contribute technical documentation to include whitepapers, briefings, and other required documents to support all engineering and implementation efforts with established policy and processes
• Provide high level guidance to customers to ensure devices are upgraded in 30 days of receipt of listing in accordance with monthly code upgrade to maintain IAVA compliance
• Handle all software and firmware on network hardware and OEs are maintained and up to date on vendor supportable code versions
• Work with leadership with recommendations in operational processes to ensure successful migration and maintenance of applications behind Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Help in the documentation of an Infrastructure Failover Test Plan (IFTP) and processes for government review and approval
• Assist in planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout of Authorized Services Interruptions (ASI) in support of infrastructure network changes
• Support the development of ASI migration guide detailing configuration steps, migration details, and fail-back plan
• Provide hardware and software lifecycle tracking, code evaluation
• Run custom scripts that shall be used to determine more efficient and less resource intensive solutions
• Ensure updates are made to Master Technology Security Groups (MTSG) and Delta Security Policies (DSP) as new application categories are discovered
• Communicate and brief ideas and information to people of a non-technical background to include senior leadership

Required Technical Skills:

• Must have an active SECRET or higher security clearance
• Must have 6+ years of relevant experience with implementation and sustainment of complex Datacenter and Enterprise Network infrastructure in a multi‐vendor environment.
• Must have DoD 8570.01-M/8140.01 IAT Level II Certification (can be one of the following: Security+ or CySA+)
• Must have Relevant Computing Environment (CE) certification based on the equipment and software relevant to primary duties
• CCNA, CISCO, F5, Juniper (JNCIS, JNCIP) certification preferred
• Palo Alto experience
• Support firewalls, F5, and Application support through the Network
• Demonstrate strong understanding of network management and analysis (Performance Manager (PM), Juniper Space, Cisco Identify Services Engine (ISE), Splunk]
• Associate Degree or Vendor Network Certification (Professional or higher)
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing and switching
• Support tech refresh migrations
• Must understand and follow processes
• Must possess the ability to multitask/manage deadlines

Environment

• Great benefits: Paid time off, flexible work schedule, teleworking allowed, medical/dental/vision plan, 401k; and more
• Tuition assistance for continuing or career-related education
• Our cultural focus is on people and results – not bureaucracy
• Ample opportunity for career growth – we promote from within
• Leadership takes a constructive interest in every team member’s success
• Work/Life Balance and flexible hours
• Be part of a close-knit team that works and plays together and helps one another succeed
• You will not be micromanaged: plan, prioritize, schedule and be accountable for your own tasks
• Casual workplace
• Open-door policy with all management

Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000

**Salary is commensurate with education and experience**