Network Engineer – Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

Description

• The role involves configuring and deploying network devices with minimal downtime, coordinating planning for authorized scheduled interruptions, and generating after-action reports detailing installations, faults, and troubleshooting efforts. Additionally, the engineer performs cable management, collaborates with developers to create workflows for Cisco-based assets in ServiceNow, and utilizes ACAS to monitor and secure network assets.
• This position requires occasional after-hours and weekend work to support service outages. Monthly reporting to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)-appointed Technical Assistant (TA) is mandatory, including updates on tasks, projects, device security validations, and other critical metrics to ensure effective network management and operations continuity.
• Network Engineers are also responsible for maintaining network and personnel security within the environment, managing access control, processing service requests, and resolving trouble tickets. They maintain architectural and operational diagrams to assist in troubleshooting and the continuity of network operations and develop standard operating procedures to aid in the setup and troubleshooting of network devices.
• Responsibilities include maintaining, installing, updating, and securing network environments, working with technologies such as Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Layer 2 and Access Layer Switches, Cisco ISE, Firepower, ACI, F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, SPLUNK, ACAS, and ServiceNow. The engineer assists in planning and executing network improvements and upgrades, providing essential documentation for project continuity and compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) validations.

Requirements

• SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
• Must possess ONE of the following 8570 IAT-II certifications:
• Must have experience managing Cisco ACI and ISE.
• At least 3 years of DoD network engineering experience or 5 years total network engineering experience.
• Must have experience utilizing SPLUNK, ACAS, WhatUpGold.
• GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)
• Must be able to carry 40 pounds due to installations.
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have experience managing Palo Alto firewalls.
• Must have a current Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification.
• Security+ CE
• Must have experience managing Cisco firewalls - Firepower.
• IAW DoDM 8410.03, must meet intermediate proficiency level.
• Have some experience using Microsoft Visio.
• Must be able to work occasional after-hours and weekend work to support service outages.
• CCNA Security
• CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
• Must have experience managing Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Must have experience supporting VMware NSX.
• Must have experience managing F5.
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance