Network Engineer 719

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required
  • 8+ years of experience in network and transport technologies
  • 4+ years working with large-scale enterprise/global networks
  • Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework and key network planning instructions
  • Proficient with Juniper devices (MX, EX, SRX) and cryptographic hardware
  • Experience using advanced network analysis tools
  • Knowledge of various IP services and protocols (BGP, MPLS, SDN, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate system maintenance and installation for WAN/LAN environments
  • Assist in researching and implementing network solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network issues
  • Evaluate network health and performance
  • Develop a roadmap for network capabilities
  • Create test plans and documentation for network upgrades
  • Support traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization strategies
  • Evaluate new network technologies for potential adoption

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
  • Exposure to innovative technologies
  • Comprehensive benefits package including matching 401k and fully paid medical
  • Generous paid time off including site closures
  • Investment in employee development through training and tuition reimbursement
  • Fun company-sponsored events and an annual logo wear allowance
Full Job Description
Freedom Technology Solutions Groups has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Network Engineer supporting an Intelligence Community customer's wide-area (WAN), local-area (LAN) and campus-area (CAN) networks across multiple security domains.

What You'll Get to Do:

Focus will be on Network Engineering, new project requirements, and operation and sustainment of existing infrastructure. This position does require at least 25% travel.
  • Coordination of system maintenance, monitoring and installation of multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies.
  • Assist with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network media and components.
  • Evaluate and monitor health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.
  • Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
  • Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
  • Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives.
  • Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network.
  • Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices
  • Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies.
  • Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
  • Perform site surveys to new installations and technology refresh.
  • Installs, maintains and troubleshoots satellite communications equipment.
  • Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:
  • Security Clearance: active TS/SCI
  • 8+ years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques
  • 4+ years' experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment
  • Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions
  • Experience with Juniper, switches, routers, and firewalls. (MX, EX, SRX devices) Cryptographic devices (KG-175G/X, KG-245A/X)
  • Experience with Network analysis tools (HP/Microfocus Network Automation and Network Node Manager, Juniper Secure Analytics, Infoblox, Riverbed.)
  • Experience with Juniper firewall/VPN equipment (SRX series)
  • Experience with supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc)
  • Experience with OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP L2/3VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU, FTP, Import/Export policies.
  • Certifications: IAT II

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP (or equivalent)
  • ITIL v3 Foundations
  • ISC2 CISSP
  • CompTIA Security +


What's in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality - work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off - including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We're constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

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