Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior W/Secret Clearance

U.S. Citizen with Secret – IT-II (Tier 5 investigation) clearance required.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive Information Technology (IT) experience in the following:
  • Deployment of WAN networks
  • Deployment of a separate Pulse Secure Remote Access VPN architecture
  • Tier II/III troubleshooting support
  • Design and implementation of WAN equipment on the NIPR and SIPR
  • Technology refreshes and upgrades
  • Wireless technologies
  • IPv6 transition and transition
  • Tier III network troubleshooting
  • Network engineering services to support the full WAN lifecycle including design, implementation, installation, testing and transition to sustainment
  • Analysis of hardware, hardware configuration, security policy, network management, network protocols and security solutions in support of network functions related to the interoperability of the LAN, WAN (NIPR & SIPR) and DISN
• DoD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAT Level III Baseline Certification (At least one of these):
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner with Continuing Education (CASP+ CE)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or Associate)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Computing Environment Certifications (Preferred):
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP-E)
  • Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
  • CompTIA Cloud+

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of network engineering tasks including:
  • Developing requirements to manage tasks from inception to conclusion
  • Expert knowledge of the following protocols and services for both IPv4 and IPv6: OSPF, Multi-Protocol BGP, MPLS (L2VPN, L3VPN, VPWS, TE, CSC), Multicast (MSDP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, Multicast VPN), Quality of Service, VPN Routing and Forwarding, and Stateless Firewall Filters
  • Develop required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems
  • Expertise with current and anticipated network equipment; COTS 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN and associated software and hardware equipment
  • Coordinate with the Task Order PM, COTRs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters
  • Plan, perform, and document laboratory assessments of hardware and software for both classified and unclassified DISN Services to ensure proper connectivity and operations between the DLA WAN, DLA's NOC, and DISA's NOCs
  • Coordinate with the government customer to create a Technology Assessment Plan (TAP) including objectives, scope, equipment and configurations, technical approach, procedures, schedules, and roles and responsibilities required to complete WAN technology refresh and upgrades
  • Generate and update design drawings
  • Prepare After Action Reports (AAR) documenting the approach taken, results, recommendations, and supporting rationale
  • Identify new and emerging network capabilities and develop product evaluation and selection criteria
  • Produce formal documentation of recommendations for executive briefings
  • Ensure interoperability between NIPR, SIPR, and DISN network equipment and services
  • Planning and tracking for implementation tasks
  • Create necessary supporting configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, test plans, operations readiness test reports, device configurations, and maintenance processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of the following technologies:
  • Wireless Technologies
  • IPv6 in concert with NIPR & SIPR transition
  • Network Operations including network computer defense and situational awareness
  • DISN Video Teleconferencing over NIPR & SIPR
  • VOIP considering DISA Switched Network (DSN) efforts
  • Digital Streaming Video
• Coordinate, plan, and implement technology refreshes and upgrades to NIPR systems and equipment
• Identify and evaluate emerging standards as they relate to NIPR & SIPR and DLA/DOD mandates

Work Environment

Location: Fort Belvoir, Springfield, VA. Office environment with low noise level.

Work schedule: Day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Amount of travel: Less than 10%.

Pay

Target salary range: $135,000 - $210,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors including the individual’s education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract parameters, and organizational requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, or touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

Full-time employees receive a competitive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Vacation time and holidays