Network Engineer III - 557125

About the role

Provides network, communications, systems engineering and integration services necessary to implement and support new and upgraded networking services in a complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of network engineering and systems administration tasks concerned with the design and implementation of integrated networks, including personnel, hardware, software, and support facilities and/or equipment.
• Supports the planning and performance of network engineering research, systems design development, and other assignments in conformance with DISA STIGS, network design, engineering, and customer specifications.
• Makes the operational availability, security, and maintenance of the WPAFB networks the primary focus of support.
• Provides day-to-day application administration, implementation, and configuration management support for WPAFB monitoring tools and applications (e.g., Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS)).
• Provides monitoring, configuration control, technical services, and second-level maintenance and repair for the networks and infrastructure that comprise the WPAFB Local/Metropolitan/Wide Area Networks (LAN/MAN/WAN).
• Monitors the ServiceNow system for tickets assigned to the Infrastructure Operations Team and updates the tracking system with status and resolution information.

Skills

• Cisco ISE experience, specifically with policy creation, TACACS management, AD integration, and 802.1x wired/wireless certificate-based authentication.
• Cisco Catalyst Center infrastructure administration.
• Cisco Nexus, IOS-XE, and IOS layer 2/3 device management.
• SolarWinds node/device administration.
• Palo Alto Firewall Management Experience.
• Cisco FMC Experience.
• In-depth working knowledge of routing protocols.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in network systems processes and procedures or skills equivalent to Air Force certification for the position task.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 5 years of experience in networking and computer systems. An additional 3 years of experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio applications.
• DoD 8140.30: Information Assurance Technical Level I (IAT-I) Certification: Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Global Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), Global Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC), or Security+ (Security+ preferred).
• Operating System (OS) Certification – Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred.
• Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, and Dental.
• Matching 401K.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Pet Insurance.
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement.
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas.