Job Title: Network Engineer Job Code: 11325 Job Location: Springfield, VA Job Description: Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs, analyzes, plans, and modifies network components and/or software by translating customer requirements and objectives into final product design. Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. Prepares the analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling. Essential Functions: * 3-6 years of network engineering experience with IP networks.
* Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
* Experience in configuring & hardening routers, switches, firewalls.
* Implement solutions that support customer visions and objectives.
* Participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges.
* Create and maintain documentation and training for engineering and NOC teams.
* Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper.
* Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet technologies.
* Experience in the configuration and implementation of Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors).
* Experience in VMWare virtual networking and/or Linux networking.
* In depth implementation and troubleshooting experience of IP networks.
* Knowledge of IP technologies such as Netflow, TCP and UDP signaling, IS-IS, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, iBGP, eBGP, MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, Pseudowire, Ethernet switching, and EXU messaging.
* Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management.
* Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.
* Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.
* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
* Ability to think critically in high pressure environments, working independently and as part of a team, depending on the organization's needs.
* Travel as required for integration and test efforts (up to 10%).
* Work is 100% at customer site.
* Support critical operations during standard and occasional non-standard working hours
* CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.
Qualifications: * Education:
* Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or
* 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience, or
* Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
* In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
* Top Secret / SCI security clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph required.
* DOD 8570.01M IAT 2 certification.
Preferred Additional Skills: * Expertise in network virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN)
* Experience with ThinkLogical KVM extenders
* Familiarity with cloud environment, hybrid cloud network and automation.
* DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 3 certification (CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH).
* Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks.
* Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP], HSRP and physical layer issues (Ethernet, Optical, TDM)).
* Experience with Agile development processes.
* Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications