What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at MANTECH?
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Network Engineer to join our team in Doral, FL.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Plans, designs, and maintains the connectivity of enterprise network assets, ensuring compliance and secure operations on classified networks (SIPR, NIPR, JWICS).
- Collaborates with stakeholders to address connectivity requirements and implements necessary configurations to facilitate efficient and secure data transmission.
- Ensures all network switches and routers are operational, properly configured, and compliant with DISA STIG requirements; performs regular maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
- Configures, maintains, and monitors firewalls, intrusion protection systems, intrusion detection systems, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control and authentication, and implements security measures for specialized systems and networks.
- Supports the planning and implementation of enterprise service connections between networks, systems, and applications across domains, facilitating connections for auditing, authentication, secure cloud computing architecture (SCCA), and cross-domain solutions and guards.
- Collaborates with ISSOs and Cybersecurity Services Leads in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, providing inputs and documentation, and mentors/trains other NOC staff and Junior Engineers.
- BA/BS in field necessary to assume Network Engineer or 4 years of additional experience in lieu of the degree
- 9 years of experience with 5 years of relevant Network Engineer experience.
- Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols) and network security principles.
- Expertise in configuring and managing network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems, with hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies (e.g., IOS, NX-OS) and security appliances (e.g., ASA firewalls, ISE).
- Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools, knowledge of virtualization and cloud networking concepts, and experience with securing classified networks (SIPR, NIPR, JWICS) and implementing DISA STIGs.
- Experience in cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, RMF), knowledge of network access control and authentication mechanisms, ability to assess and mitigate network security risks, and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a relevant discipline.
- Experience with cross-domain solutions and guards. Knowledge of cloud computing security architectures (e.g., SCCA).
- Experience with scripting and automation tools for network management. Familiarity with ITIL framework and service delivery concepts. ITIL Foundation certificate.
- Relevant networking certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Security ).
- Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component is desired.
- Must have a current/active secret clearance
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Must be able to remain in stationary position for up to 50% of the time.
- Must be able to deliver clear and effective communication verbally and via email, phone, and virtual communication platforms to interface with co-workers and customers.
- Must be able to occasionally move about inside an office environment to access file cabinets, office machinery, and communicate with co-workers.