Network Engineer

Overview

Intelligent Waves has an immediate need for a Network Engineer to support our mission critical work for our government customers. This Network Engineer will support a growing enterprise-wide, deployable, Big Data processing and analysis system and underlying networks – focusing on Network Transport, Setup of Deployable Systems, and Supporting Mission Operations.

Since 2006, Intelligent Waves has delivered mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network engineering, software development, and platform mission support. Always ready. Anytime. Anywhere. Any domain.

Location & Travel:  This Network Engineer position will be based at Nellis AFB, Nevada and will require travel to other sites (up to 50%). Travel will be reimbursed based on GSA Per Diem rates and DoD Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Security Clearance: This Network Engineer position must be a United States Citizen and hold a current Secret security clearance. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI eligibility.

Employees are required to follow all company and customer site COVID-19 protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deploy IT System and Networks to austere and fixed locations to provide mission capabilities at the edge
• Deliver end-to-end network engineering services to customers - requirements gathering, design, development, test and documentation of solutions
• Collaborate with Architecture, Integration, Operations & Maintenance, and User teams to evolve the system
• Provide Network Engineering for HyperConverged IT Systems based on Dell PowerConnect Switches, Juniper SRX/SSR Firewalls/Routers, TACLANE, GRAYPATH, and other CSfC components
• Provide Systems Administration for an HyperConverged IT Systems based on:
• Hardware:  Dell VxRail/PowerEdge Servers, Dell Isilon/Unity Storage, Dell Wyse Thin-Clients/Laptops/Desktops
• Network:   Dell PowerConnect Switches, Juniper SRX/SSR Firewalls/Routers, TACLANE, GRAYPATH, and other CSfC components
• Platform:  VMware vSphere & Horizon VDI, Rancher RKE2
• Software:  Windows AD, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Rocky Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Microsoft SQL Server, HADOOP, CHEETAS, and other mission applications
• Perform installation, configuration, hardening, and testing for new/updated network changes.
• Implement and test patches and security fixes as required by the network operations and security center or program management office.
• Proactively monitor network health & status on the LAN and WAN.
• Interface with government and commercial ISPs.
• Provide initial stand-up of new sites via multiple network transport means (government transport, commercial ISP, 5G).
• Coordinate with local comms transport providers to ensure system access.
• Develop and document CONOPS, TTP, and SOPs
• Ensure all technical and architectural standards and DoD/AF Guidance
• Build and maintain positive rapport and partnerships with peers and other relevant team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• The employee must be able to occasionally travel away from the normal duty location, to include deployments CONUS and OCONUS.
• The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and/or overtime to support mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) plus five years experience
• Possess an IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M (i.e., Sec CE [MCSA]).
• 5 years of experience with the installation, and operations of DoD Networks
• Cisco CCNA/DEVNET or better certification preferred
• Must possess an active/current passport.
• Ability to have a thorough understanding of customer's mission needs and be completely knowledgeable of hardware and software capabilities and limitations supporting that functional system.

Salary Range: $59,295-167,651

Since 2006, Intelligent Waves has remained committed to providing quality engineering, operations, and intelligence solutions to our clients and it all starts with YOU. Intelligent Waves provides a great and generous benefits package to include medical, dental and vision, paid PTO leave and, life & disability packages. We also invest in our employees' futures by providing a contribution with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much, much more.

Clearance Statement: Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with security clearances.

Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity protected veteran status and individuals with disabilities, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, IW is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates and current employees. As part of this commitment, IW will ensure that those in need are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humanresources@intelligentwaves.com.

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