LAN/WAN Engineer

LAN/WAN Engineer

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Criterion Systems LLC is seeking a mission-focused LAN/WAN Engineer to support and contribute to our government customer’s success in Washington, DC or Reston, VA.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for LAN/WAN Engineer: $140,000 - $190,000 

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

LAN/WAN Engineer Responsibilities Include: 

• Serve as a leader in the local- and wide-area networking; highly sought by others for advice and guidance.
• Serve as a technical expert on established and ad-hoc project teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives on existing and new services to meet both architectural and operational needs
• Provide expertise in Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, and Communications and Network Systems Management
• May manage small teams of engineers and related technical staff such as cyber specialists and testers. 
• Provide insight into cutting edge technologies, integrations, and capabilities 
• Consult with other engineers, team leads, or customer stakeholders on requirements, technical direction.
• Provide expertise on, deep knowledge of, and hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, F5, Aruba, Ruckus, Versa, NOM, NetScout and/or related network components or network monitoring and management tools 
• Provide expertise on BPG, OSPF, Tunnels (GRE, SudeoWire, VPN, L2TP), Spine and Leaf and BGP Peering.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

LAN/WAN Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Years of experience with one of the following:
  • High School/GED plus eleven (11) years of relevant experience
  • Associate degree plus nine (9) years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree plus seven (7) years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience 
  • PhD plus three (3) years of relevant experience
• IAT II Certification
• CCNP or CCIE Certification
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Criterion Systems is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion Systems, a Cherokee Federal Company, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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• Systems Architect
• Systems Integrator
• Network Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Network Systems Manager

Keywords:

• DoD 8570
• IAT II
• Telecommunications Systems design
• Information Systems Integration
• CCNA

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph

Salary : $140,000 - $190,000