Network Engineer

About the role

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Responsibilities

• Support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (EG. LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders.
• Understands how the overarching INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the Customer network add to the complexity of this position.
• Plans new designs and configurations for integration into the enterprise network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics and network interconnect points to ensure effective integration and optimal network performance.
• Provides engineering and design support for the creation and deployment of communication systems.
• Researches existing technologies and applies COTS/GOTS systems to develop network infrastructure for voice and data systems, using best practice security methodologies.
• Integrates system design with network architecture to best meet customer requirements.
• Performs post design support to include installation, configuration, and tier III/IV, O&M support for both enterprise and field deployed systems including local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and system level aspects.
• Creates simulated networks to test applications over low bandwidth links, troubleshoots network connectivity issues, and install/configure wide area link utilizing radio frequency (RF) communications (i.e. over satellite, cell, and microwave).
• Configures/test/maintains network infrastructure that connects to enterprise architecture.
• Needs to have knowledge of network intrusion detection.

Requirements

• Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations.
• Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities.
• Organize and direct network installations or site surveys.
• Assess and document current site network configuration and user requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies that can be acquired to provide interoperable, portable, and scalable information technology solutions.
• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning.
• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking, to include IPSEC and SSL.
• Understanding and experience applying RF communications systems to include HF/VHF/UHF, microwave, and VSAT systems.
• Thorough understanding and experience with application of routing protocols (particularly TCP/IP) and the configuration and use of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Familiarity and experience with various encryption devices and industry standard commercial encryption methods.
• Knowledge of WAN technologies to include ISDN, POTS, and Satellite voice and data circuits and terminal device configuration.
• Experience with common test and analysis equipment to include spectrum analyzers, network sniffers, LAN/WAN simulation equipment, and COTS software.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communications skills.

Qualifications

• Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.
• Years of Experience Required: 9+
• Required Education Level/Major: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Equivalent Experience may be Substituted for Educational Requirement
• Weapons Certification Required: Not required for hire, but must be willing and capable of becoming certified.
• OCONUS TDY Required: Yes, up to 10% OCONUS travel, including hazard areas as required.
• CONUS TDY Required: Yes, up to 10% CONUS travel, as required.
• Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover.

Skills

• Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations.
• Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities.
• Organize and direct network installations or site surveys.
• Assess and document current site network configuration and user requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies that can be acquired to provide interoperable, portable, and scalable information technology solutions.
• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning.
• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking, to include IPSEC and SSL.
• Understanding and experience applying RF communications systems to include HF/VHF/UHF, microwave, and VSAT systems.
• Thorough understanding and experience with application of routing protocols (particularly TCP/IP) and the configuration and use of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Familiarity and experience with various encryption devices and industry standard commercial encryption methods.
• Knowledge of WAN technologies to include ISDN, POTS, and Satellite voice and data circuits and terminal device configuration.
• Experience with common test and analysis equipment to include spectrum analyzers, network sniffers, LAN/WAN simulation equipment, and COTS software.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communications skills.

Benefits

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Pay

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Schedule

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