Network Engineer

Job Description

Have expertise in network design, architecture, and operations? We have a great opportunity for seasoned network engineering talent to work as part of a collaborative, multi-discipline team in support of the US Government providing expertise in the field of network engineering.

What you will be doing:
- Designing and implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN)
- Conveying technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and providing briefings to government personnel.

This is a full-time role which supports operations in the DC Metro Area (Chantilly, Herndon, or Reston, VA). Only candidates with an active TS/SCI FS Poly will be considered. 

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications:
- Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning    - Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking.
- Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
- Must have knowledge of VPN technologies, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IP Multicasting
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently as well as within small and large groups
- Capable of preparing and presenting briefings 
- Experience with Microsoft Office product line, including Microsoft Access
- Travel may apply (up to 10%); subject to needs of the business

Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology. 
- An ability to navigate and configure Linux operating systems
- An understanding of RF transport mediums to include cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.
- An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.
- An understanding of EAP-TLS certificate based encryption and RADIUS authentication.
- Prior deployment to hostile areas in support of customer mission
- Prior experience communicating official traffic in the customer Electronic Messaging System (EMS)
- Certifications such as CCIE and MCSE
- Familiar with military communications
- Experience with Lotus Notes

Clearance requirement: Must possess current -TS/SCI with minimum FS Poly to be considered.