Network Engineer- Secret Clearance required

Job Title: Network Switching Design Engineer
Location: Quantico, VA (5 days onsite)
Clearance Level: Secret active

Duration: Long Term Contract

Top Skills:

LAN/WAN, Cisco or Juniper, CCNP or JNCIP Certification, 10 years of total experience, It says bachelors degree not sure if that is required or not

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer / Systems Administrator to support the Government Lead in the daily engineering duties of complex network systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Local Area Network (LAN), Base Area Network (BAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN) administration, as well as expertise in network design, integration, and security. This role requires a proactive professional with a deep understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) standards, Unified Capabilities Requirements, and Information Assurance (IA) protocols.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Administration and Management:
• Perform general LAN/BAN/WAN administration, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving network-related issues.
• Schedule and oversee network conversions and cutovers to ensure minimal downtime.
• Develop, update, and track Internet Protocol (IP) schemes and address management.
2. Network Design and Integration:
• Evaluate, design, and implement communication hardware and software solutions.
• Execute LAN/BAN and Data Center Switching network design, integration, and implementation.
• Support the engineering and design of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, enabling seamless integration between telephone systems and data networks.
• Integrate multivendor solutions utilizing technologies from Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and other vendors.
3. Security and Compliance:
• Enforce DoD Unified Capabilities Requirements and monitor security updates in accordance with Government procedures.
• Design and integrate network security measures, including VLANs, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks (L2 VPNs).
• Integrate Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates with network accounts to support two-factor authentication and eliminate password-based authentication.
4. Directory Services and Rights Management:
• Operate and manage Active Directory (AD) services, including Windows Light Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) for network devices.
• Monitor and optimize directory service replication speed.
• Oversee Rights Management Services for administrators, users, and groups.
5. Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:
• Optimize network performance to ensure high-speed data transfer and low latency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues promptly to maintain operational continuity.
• Manage Domain Name Server (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Portal (DHCP) services.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, changes, and procedures.
• Provide regular reports to the Government Lead on network performance, security incidents, and compliance status.
7. Certification and Compliance:
• Maintain ITIL version 3 Foundation certification and professional-level vendor certifications (e.g., CCNP Routing and Switching, CCNP Data Center, JNCIP, or equivalent).
• Ensure compliance with DoD 8570.01-M standards, including IAT Level III and IASAE II certifications.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering, systems administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the performance, design, configuration, and testing of complex large-scale computer networks.
• Hands-on experience with DNS, DHCP, and multivendor solutions (Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, etc.).
• Certifications:
• ITIL version 3 Foundation certification.
• Professional-level certifications such as CCNP Routing and Switching, CCNP Data Center, JNCIP, or equivalent.
• IAT Level III and IASAE II certifications (required for DoD 8570.01-M compliance).
• Clearance:
• Active Secret Clearance (required).
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of LAN/BAN/WAN administration, VoIP services, and network security.
• Proficiency in Active Directory (AD) services, LDAP, and Rights Management Services.
• Ability to design and integrate application networking ports and protocols.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.