Principal Network Engineer/ SME

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise in Local Area Network (LAN) Design/Collapse/Extension to design and implement integrated, scalable on-premises platforms.
• Organize, install, and support government computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
• Provide network design support for government SAP networks, assess independent LANs, plan and execute LAN collapse procedures, and purchase authorized LAN equipment for USSF classified network expansion or upgrades.
• Conduct on-site surveys to establish new LAN locations, determine equipment requirements, define customer needs, transport, configure, and install new equipment, and implement services to make new locations operational.
• Collaborate with Network and Systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks.
• Design and deploy functional networks (e.g., LAN, WAN).
• Investigate and resolve operational network problems.
• Work with teams responsible for engineering and administration of LAN Collapse/Extension/New Build.
• Plan and support network projects for installation, administration, and upgrade.
• Responsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and Layer 2) and overall network traffic routing, create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.).
• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls.
• Work with ISSO, Systems Administrators, Cyber Security officers, and CNDS.
• Assist Cyber Security Officers in collecting and reporting information required during RMF A&A activities.
• Plan and conduct regular network performance tests, resolve escalated network support issues, and document resolution during LAN collapse and extension.
• Research and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for network upgrades.
• Help architect, design, and analyze network models.
• Participate in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade the organization’s infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to computer users to help solve problems and support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance and SAP eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.
• OR Certification: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP); Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP); CompTIA Cloud+; CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+); Federal IT Security Professional Designer-NG (FITSP-D); GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA).
• 10 - 20 years of experience designing Special Access Program (SAP) Networks.
• Experience must include Network Design, implementation, deployment, and troubleshooting of Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper routers, switches, and LAN Collapse/Extension and migration.
• Proficiency in Network Design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Experience in Firewall, VTC configuration deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), services, architectures/designs, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• 20% travel required.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $185,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Retirement plans.
• Insurance programs.
• Education and training assistance.