Senior Network Engineer
About the role
Valiant Solutions is seeking a Top Secret cleared Senior Network Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative team on an effort supporting our Federal Government Client in Huntsville, AL. Candidates in the Quantico, VA area may also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Gather user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies to provide necessary technical documentation, system requirements documents, systems security requirements documents, and system test plan.
- Install, maintain and evaluate network systems and communications systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues involving various protocols, topologies, networking hardware, etc.
- Conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies.
- Utilize extensive knowledge of internetworking, computer systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance understanding of current network designs and to collaborate with other team members to develop new network designs.
- Apply technical and business experience and understanding to improve processes and procedures for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure.
- Work independently and collectively to help improve network solutions and contribute to network service improvements.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI
- Successful completion of a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph administered by the customer is required.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and Minimum of six (6) years of experience designing, developing, and implementing network solutions (e.g. BA/BS +6 years)
- Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex Local Area Networking (LAN) issues and resolving Wide Area Networking (WAN) problems and supporting of cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions.
- Extensive experience with Cisco routing platforms, such as Aggregation Services Routers (ASRs)
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of routing protocols and technologies, including BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Layer 2 technologies, including STP, MST, VLANS
- Experience providing Tier 3 support and issue resolution
- Experience with network design and traffic engineering
- Experience providing senior-level engineering support
Qualifications
- Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher
- Experience with SDWAN implementation and operations
- Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community
- Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, and ensure task/mission completion, along with creating and maintaining necessary information
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail
Skills
- Technical and business experience and understanding
- Knowledge of internetworking, computer systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals
- Experience with Cisco routing platforms, including Aggregation Services Routers (ASRs)
- Routing protocols and technologies, including BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE
- Layer 2 technologies, including STP, MST, VLANS
- Network design and traffic engineering
- Senior-level engineering support
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy
- 401K Matching up to 4%
- Referral Bonuses
- Wellness & Fitness Program
- Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
- FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Pay
The salary range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. It has been benchmarked in relation to the scope of the role, market rate, and internal equity. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $130,000 - $140,000 range. Where a candidate falls within the band can be determined based on one or more of the following: skillset, experience level, achievements, education, geographic location, security clearance, involvement in corporate tasks, and other non-discriminatory factors.
Schedule
This position is 100% onsite (there may be an opportunity for limited telework after onboarding and training).