Network Engineer - 1 (Cisco, TCP/IP, HPC)

Akina, Inc. • $140K — $160K *
Annapolis, MD 21401In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in network engineering (LAN), or 5 years' experience substituted for degree.
  • Demonstrable experience in network architecture, monitoring, security, and protection.
  • Experience with datacenter network design and architecture.
  • Hands-on expertise with Cisco routers and switches, firewalls, and IPSEC VPNs.
  • DoD 8570 IAT II level certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Infrastructure Server and Storage, and Network Sustainment services.
  • Design system level architecture for enterprise security and security boundaries.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot network routers, switches, and security devices.
  • Support and monitor CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure operations.
  • Utilize packet capture software and manage TCP/IP protocol stack.
  • Perform Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification and resolution.
  • Assist with on-call requirements in a live call environment.

Benefits

  • Eligible for participation in training programs.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools in network engineering.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced High Performance Computing (HPC) systems.
  • Potential for professional growth and development in a secure environment.
Full Job Description
TS/SCI - Polygraph required
21-07.001

Description:
The Network Engineer must provide Infrastructure Server and Storage, and Network Sustainment services, which the Government uses to enhance, complement, and sustain High Performance Computing (HPC) across two sites and geographic locations. (NSAW and NSAU) Infrastructure and Sustainment Support provides the Network Support that requires system level design, architecture of enterprise security and security boundaries, datacenter virtualization, CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure, packet capture software, TCP/IP protocol stack, routing/switching protocols, stateful firewalls, and L3/L4 access controls.

Proficient with the following (as specific position requires):
  • Provides Network support that requires system level design, architecture or enterprise security and security boundaries, datacenter virtualization, CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure packet capture software, TCP/IP protocol stack, routing/switching protocols, stateful firewalls, and L3/L4 access controls.
  • Cisco IOS, CatOS, NxOS, filter and access control, Ciscoworks, TACACS+, ASA, FWSM, HP Openview, Cisco routers, Cisco Switches, F5/Cisco load balancers, Infiniband, Juniper, FiberChannel (FC) SAN, and VPN (IPSEC)
  • Physical installation and configuration and troubleshooting of network routers, switches, load balancers and security devices.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and routing and switching protocols.
  • Strong working knowledge of L2/L3 protocols.
  • Strong working knowledge of stateful firewalls, and L3 access controls.
  • Working knowledge of Atlassian Tool Suite.
  • Able to support on-call requirements.
  • Able to work in live call environment and utilize remedy and/or other ticketing system to track tasking
  • Virtualization products; VMWare and Solaris containers.
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
Qualifications:
3 years demonstrable experience in network engineering (LAN), architecture, monitoring, security, and protection in addition to related degree or 5 years' experience in lieu of degree. Must have datacenter network design and architecture experience to include installation and configuration of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and IPSEC virtual private networks.
DoD 8570 IAT II level certification required.

Salary Range:
$140k-$160k (Annually)*
* *The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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