Network Engineer - Active TS/SCI

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Analyze existing network architecture and design upgrades for WAN/MAN/LAN environments.
• Develop detailed schematics, technical documentation, and SOPs for network configurations.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis for hardware/software solutions to meet current and future capacity needs.
• Design telecommunications circuit specifications and ensure compliance with DoD standards.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for automated network provisioning (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Maintain expertise in Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and unified communications systems.
• Ensure network designs comply with DoD RMF and DODAF 2.0 standards.
• Support Change Management Processes for secure and efficient network updates.
• Work with network encryptors for secure data transmission in low-bandwidth environments.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (non-negotiable).
• BS/BA + 5 years of network engineering experience OR MS/MA + 3 years of network engineering experience.
• Proven experience with Cisco networking (routers, switches, firewalls, UC systems).
• Proficiency in network automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform).
• Strong Visio/MS Office skills for network documentation.
• Experience with LAN/WAN optimization and troubleshooting.
• Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security) – must be obtained before start date.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Certifications: Cisco (CCNP Enterprise, DevNet Professional) Azure (AZ-104), VMware (VCP-NV), ITIL 4 Advanced
• Networking Knowledge: VMware NSX-T, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), NetFlow/SNMP monitoring
• Methodologies & Frameworks: Agile project management Risk Management Framework (RMF)