The Network Engineer will use their experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries.
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: This position is based in Reston, VA
Travel: None
Remote Schedule: Will work as part of an overall team to provide needed coverage and support with remote work capability according to mission schedules.
Security Clearance: Must be a United States Citizen and hold a current DOD TS/SCI level security clearance.
Employees are required to follow all company and customer site COVID-19 protocols.
As a Network Engineer, you will provide Tier III network support in order to maintain high availability for operations across multiple enterprise networks, classification enclaves, and physical locations. These enterprise networks must be configured to support DoD Comply to Connect (C2C) requirements. This will require the Engineer to have a firm understanding of Network Access Control via Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). Daily responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining a mixture of Juniper and Cisco brand network assets using multiple tools including Splunk, ACAS, Infoblox and more. Such network infrastructure will include Multilayer switches, Routers, Hubs, Cisco ASA's, and JunOS Firewalls. Network Engineering is responsible for all manner of maintenance, from physically cleaning or cabling a switch to applying security controls based on DISA's STIG checklist to harden a network device. While providing Tier III network support, you will regularly interface with other Tier III Engineering teams to apply thorough diagnostic techniques when identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues throughout the network. Collaboration with other Tier III Engineering teams will also be required when standing up or integrating new network capabilities. Network asset management will be performed to maintain active licenses, up-to-date images, and hardware life cycles of all network infrastructure devices. As a member of a team, the Network Engineer will be expected to create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all troubleshooting procedures based on known issues and/or recent outages. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience physically moving or replacing networking equipment, relabeling switches, and organizing the network closets.
Required:
- 6+ years of experience with networking hardware administration
- Experience with DoD IT security requirements, including installing patches and conducting STIG reviews
- Ability to analyze and refine standard operating procedures
- Experience with firmware upgrades and reimaging of network devices
- Experience with networking, including exceptional knowledge and understanding of Cisco ISE, Firewalls, F5 support, and DNS
- Experience with systems and service monitoring, including SolarWinds and GemONE
- Active DoD 8570 IAT-II Security Certification, such as Security+, CCNA-Security, or CISSP and applicable Computing Environment (CE) certification such as CCNA.
Desired:
- Experience with DevOps
- Experience with network automation
- Experience with various applications, including Splunk, McAfee Security Suite, Microsoft Exchange, Lucidworks, Net Brain, Microsoft SCCM, and Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager
- Experience with developing and enhancing IT troubleshooting processes
- Experience with using BMC Remedy for ticket queue maintenance and ticket tracking
- Experience with virtualization, including VMware and VDI
- Experience with managing AD and Group Policy
- Knowledge of vulnerability and Vulnerability scanning tools, including Nessus, SCC Tool, ACAS, and Tanium
- Knowledge of Spine-Leaf Data Center network architecture
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
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, life & disability packages. We also invest in our employees' futures by contributing 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 based on 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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