Network Engineer, Lead (Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility and Polygraph)

About the role

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to leverage their expertise in designing and implementing integrated, scalable on-premises platforms in support of our government customer in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks IAW ICD 503
• Design and deploy functional networks (e.g. LAN, WLAN, WAN)
• Investigating and resolving operational problems
• Working on teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases
• Plan and lead network projects for network installation and upgrade
• Responsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and below) and overall network traffic routing
• Manage IP address space allocation and track IP address permanent assignments
• Create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.)
• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls
• Monitor syslog events and implement changes to improve security posture
• Work with systems administrators, cyber security officers and CNDSP
• Assist cyber security officers to collect and report information required during RMF A&A activities
• Conduct regular network performance tests
• Resolve escalated network support issues and document resolution
• Research and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades for network

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance w/current Polygraph required
• U.S. Citizenship required for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining a clearance
• Bachelors degree and 9+ years of relevant networking experience
• DoD 8140 IAT II Level certification (e.g. Security+ CE, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, CND, SSCP)
• At least 8 years working with Juniper and Cisco routers and switches, firewalls deployment, configuration, and migration
• Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms, services, architectures/ designs, and best practices

Pay

USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.