SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly Required)

One of our premier clients is looking to hire a SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER full time to work on a project at FORT MEADE in  Maryland.   To be considered for this position you must have an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.  You will be part of a small but strong senior level networks team responsible for architecting, designing, installing, implementing, and maintaining a large multi-agency program based mission essential network infrastructure with very strict security, fault tolerance and latency requirements. Areas of involvement include rack level, data center, and transport layers. The team supports multiple programs, all with the same agency requirements and general needs, and provides technical challenges based on ever expanding requirements and mission needs. Most work is performed on-site at factory location, but some travel may be required which may include overseas locations. Strong opportunity for leadership roles and responsibilities in your areas of expertise, with supporting roles in other areas.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in network engineering, design, implementation and maintenance
• Proficiency with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking devices
• Certifications with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking devices
• Proficiency with multiple network protocols, to include, TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP (and multicast), TLS, VPLS, GRE
• Experience configuring, maintaining, or troubleshooting:
  • Routing Protocols (i.e. OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP)
  • EVPN (Ethernet over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLAN)
  • Multicast, STP, Virtual LAN’s and Trunking (VLAN’s)
  • Local Area Network (LAN) and/or Wide Area Network (WAN)
  • Network Controlled Interfaces/Security: Firewall, ACL
• Security or CISSP Certification
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in groups

Desired Skills:

• Juniper Certifications (JNCIA/S/P/E)
• Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP)
• Experience engaging with and working seamlessly within a team
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, etc.
• Experience with networking Linux and/or BSD systems to include system administration
• Experience working with Multicast protocols
• Willingness to accept engineering responsibility and present network designs and solutions to the team, agency and end customer
• Willingness to travel in US and globally if/as required

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance required.