Network Specialist, Senior
The Opportunity:
A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the Army to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, a seasoned network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the Army needs.
As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing and forwarding, and implementation of IPv6 to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, create architecture baselines, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures and increase network security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. You’ll apply your expertise in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing, and forwarding as you guide our team of problem-solvers to help the Army evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, configurations, and current policy will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience and expertise in software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, IP Management, virtual routing and forwarding, SolarWinds, and transmission systems, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions. Advance your career with us as we help rapidly deliver relevant network initialization products and solutions to the warfighter in support of evolving Army directives.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience in Army tactical networking providing technical guidance, directing and monitoring networking systems and devices, designs, and builds and implementing network systems
Experience with the configuration of commercial IP routers, ethernet switches, Firewalls, VPNs (Virtual Private Network), IDS (Intrusion Detection System), and High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE)
Experience with IP addressing and management for network systems operations and designs, builds, including QA/QC practices in the areas of IP Management, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals
Experience troubleshooting and implementing C5ISR networking and network systems, making network improvements as required
Knowledge of system-level design and configuration of products, including determination of hardware, OS, and platform specifications
Ability to manage the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN, MAN, and WAN systems
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Cisco CCNA or COMPTIA Network + Certification
Nice If You Have:
3+ years of experience with using Microsoft products
Experience with monitoring and responding to network problems, hardware, and software to provide technical interfacing and solutions for operational continuity
Experience with supervising complex network operations, systems security, systems software support, or production support activities
Knowledge of providing quality assurance review and evaluation of new and existing software products
Ability to use software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose complex problems and factors affecting network performance
Ability to provide analysis for policy-level discussions regarding standards and budget constraints
Ability to plan large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies, supervise personnel engaged in the operation and support of network facilities, including all communications equipment on various platforms in large-scale or multi-shift operations
Ability to interface with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems
COMPTIA Security + or CISSP Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
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