Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior W/Secret Clearance

TekSynap$135K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years IT experience specializing in WAN deployment and support
  • Expertise in Pulse Secure Remote Access VPN and tier II/III troubleshooting
  • Proficient in network design and equipment configuration for NIPR/SIPR
  • Experienced with wireless technologies and IPv6 transition
  • Demonstrated tier III network troubleshooting skills
  • Required DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification
  • Clearance: Secret - Tier 5 investigation

Responsibilities

  • Develop requirements for managing network tasks from inception to conclusion
  • Utilize advanced knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 protocols and services
  • Create specifications for moderately complex network issues
  • Coordinate with PMs and user representatives for solution accuracy
  • Document lab assessments for DISN connectivity
  • Plan technology refreshes including TAP with government customers
  • Generate and maintain network design drawings

Benefits

  • Day shift Monday to Friday schedule with potential for evening/weekend work
  • Minimal travel required (less than 10%)
  • Office environment with low noise level
  • Work located in Fort Belvoir, Springfield, VA
  • U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance
Full Job Description
Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience

 

Minimum five (5) years of progressive Information Technology (IT) experience in the following:

  • Deployment of WAN networks
  • Deployment of a separate Pulse Secure Remote Access VPN architecture be able to provide tier II/III troubleshooting support
  • Support the design and implementation of WAN equipment on the NIPR and SIPR
  • Technology refreshes and upgrades
  • Wireless technologies
  • IPv6 transition and transition
  • Tier III network troubleshooting
  • Provide network engineering services to support the full WAN lifecycle including design, implementation, installation, testing and transition to sustainment
  • Analysis of hardware, hardware configuration, security policy, network management, network protocols and security solutions in support of network functions related to the interoperability of the LAN, WAN (NIPR & SIPR) and DISN.

Certifications

  • DoD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAT Level III Baseline Certification (At least one of these)
    • CompTIA Advanced security Practitioner with Continuing Education (CASP+ CE)
    • Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or Associate)
    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Computing Environment Certifications
    • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP-E)
    • Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
  • Additional Preferred Certifications
    • AWS Cloud Practitioner
    • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
    • CompTIA Cloud+
    • Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)

Clearance

  • Secret - Tier 5 investigation

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Senior Corporate Enterprise Network Engineer performs a variety of network engineering task including but not limited to the below.

  • Works under general supervision developing the requirements to manage a task from inception to conclusion
  • Expert knowledge of the following protocols and services for both IPv4 and IPv6:
    • OSPF, Multi-Protocol BGP, MPLS (L2VPN, L3VPN, VPWS, TE, CSC), Multicast (MSDP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, Multicast VPN, Quality of Service, VPN Routing and Forwarding and Stateless Firewall Filters.
  • Develop required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems
  • Expertise with current and anticipated network equipment; COTS 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN and associated software and hardware equipment
  • Coordinate with the Task Order PM, COTRs and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters
  • Plan, perform,and document laboratory assessments of hardware and software for both the classified and unclassified DISN Services to ensure proper connectivity and operations between the DLA WAN, the DLA's NOC, and DISA's NOCs
  • Coordinate with the government customer to create a Technology Assessment Plan (TAP) to include the objectives, scope, equipment and configurations, technical approach, procedures, schedules, and roles and responsibilities required to complete the WAN technology refresh and upgrades
  • Generate and update design drawings
  • Prepare After Action Reports (AAR) that document the approach taken, results, recommendations and supporting rationale
  • Identify new and emerging network capabilities as well as developing product evaluation and selection criteria
  • Produce formal documentation of recommendations for executive briefings
  • Ensure interoperability between NIPR, SIPR and DISN network equipment and services
  • Planning and tracking for implementation tasks
  • Create necessary supporting configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, test plans, operations readiness test reports, device configurations, and maintenance processes and procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of the below technologies:
    • Wireless Technologies
    • IPv6 in concert with NIPR & SIPR transition
    • Network Operations including network computer defense and situational awareness
    • DISN Video Teleconferencing over NIPR & SIPR
    • VOIP considering DISA Switched Network (DSN) efforts
    • Digital Streaming Video
  • Coordinate, plan and implement technology refreshes and upgrades to NIPR systems and equipment
  • Identify and evaluate of emerging standards as they related to the NIPR & SIPR and DLA/DOD mandates
Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Location: Fort Belvoir, Springfield, VA
  • Type of environment: Office
  • Noise level: Low
  • Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday 6 Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
  • Amount of Travel: less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret 6 IT-II (Tier 5 investigation)

 

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $135,000 - $210,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individuals particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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