Network Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA. Active TS/SCI Full Scope Poly clearance required.

About the role

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable the cybersecurity capabilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of hardware and software applications.
• Work with engineering to develop high-quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.
• Backup and restore network device configuration.
• Perform break-fix actions and operations & maintenance (O&M).
• Upgrade network equipment.
• Process port open requests and implement firewall policies.
• Sustain CISA networking architecture.
• Perform installation work, including cabling and equipment setup.
• Monitor the status of the network and respond to issues/ticket requests.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional networking experience.
• TCP/IP networking, encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management.
• In-depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regard to Layer 2 functionality and protocols in a Cisco/Juniper environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environment.
• Firm knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC and firewall architecture.
• Firm knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related discipline may be substituted for 4 years of experience.
• Professional experience may be substituted for a degree.

Skills

• Infrastructure-related certifications preferred (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC), Juniper Networks Certified Professional Security (JNCIP-SEC)).
• Experience specifically with BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
• Experience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplification.
• Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologies.
• Experience implementing firewall-based policies using Juniper firewalls.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401K matching.
• Three weeks of PTO/sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Pre-approved online training.