Title:  Information Security Systems Engineering 1

Job Title: Network Engineer

Job Code: 36171

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:  

This role requires a dynamic individual with strong technical expertise and leadership skills to lead a small team of network engineers. This individual will conduct 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 analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling.

Essential Functions:

• Network engineering tasks with IP networks, to include:
  • Configure & harden routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and various servers.
  • Work with leading network vendors such as HP/HPE, Cisco, Juniper, and F5.
  • Implement and troubleshoot IP networks.
  • Operate IP tools/technologies/protocols such as NetFlow, TCP and UDP signaling, IS-IS, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, iBGP, eBGP, MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, and Ethernet switching.
  • Perform enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP], HSRP and physical layer issues (Ethernet, OpticSal, TDM) .
  • Operate Network Tools (Fundamental understanding of Wire Shark, SNMP traps, TCPDumps, etc.).
  • Plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks.
  • Produce engineering drawings and technical procedures.
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• Lead the implementation of key solutions that support customer visions and objectives:
  • Provide motivated leadership in the development and execution of detailed action plans
  • Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
  • Lead the implementation of key solutions that support customer visions and objectives.
  • Participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges
  • Perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.
  • Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.
  • Create and maintain documentation and training for engineering team members.
  • Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management.
  • Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
  • Perform critical thinking in high pressure environments.
• Perform Agile development processes.
• Implement network security methods, including the configuration of device authentication utilizing Radius or Tacacs+ (802.1X).
• Implement load balancing techniques and network address translation.
• Work will be performed on-site with limited opportunities for remote support.

Qualifications:  

• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Juniper Certification (JNCIA) required.
• Ability to acquire or current Public Trust clearance is required.

• Ability to obtain DoD 8140.03 certification, or equivalent NIST 800-181 certification within 6 months of hire.
• Travel as required for integration and test efforts (up to 10%).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Perform Project management skills related to adhering to deadlines, managing team objectives, and understanding of Estimate to Complete (ETC) practice.
• Execute system tasks with programing languages such as the following: Python, Typescript, SQL, and Redhat Linux administrative skills.
• Produce documentation with Microsoft Office software applications
• Lead the development of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) supporting new and existing projects.
• Perform Model Based System Engineering (UML, SysML, DoDAF).
• Sustain with High Availability Networks.
• Perform fault isolation/identification troubleshooting.
• Design/deploy enterprise firewall architecture, perform operational support and configuration, e.g. Firepower Threat Defense and Cisco ASA.
• Design and Implement network caching and WAN optimization technologies.
• Implement DISA STIGs/SRGs.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing and end to end system testing, writing test procedures, as well as formal and informal peer review processes.

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