Network Specialist – Senior

POSITION:
Network Specialist , Senior SCOPE:

SCOPE:
Serves as a Senior Network Specialist on a major IT support contract for the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Headquarters Information Systems Directorate (G6)

• Review the design and implementation of network architecture components and map them to the long‑term vision
• Lead the evaluation, design, configuration, and implementation of network security services including firewalls, VPN systems, IDP systems, and NAC systems
• Work closely with Cybersecurity stakeholders to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities through the application of STIGs, validate patching and create POAMs as necessary
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to ensure their infrastructure expectations are being met and priorities are set at the appropriate levels
• Recommend business investments to support network advancements and network security
• Design, deploy, monitor and troubleshoot wireless networks
• Prepare and regularly update network documentation and records including network maps, IPAM, authentication and security information and Layer 2 / 3 outlines and design information
• Identify required voice and data equipment, software and services
• Provide input into equipment contracts and maintain regular and update inventory lists
• Mentor other engineers in best practices for network architecture, design and engineering

• Master’s Degree in a directly related field and at least 7 years’ experience;
  Lower‑level degrees in relevant fields will be considered with additional experience.
• Must possess a Security+CE (or equivalent DOD Directive 8570.1 IAT II)
• Must hold at least one (1) relevant, current Computing Environment (CE) certification (or be able to obtain one within 6 months of start)
• Two years’ experience as a working Team Leader, directing and mentoring lower‑level network administrators and specialists in maintaining a high‑availability production environment.
• Broad experience required in computer networking operations, configuration, management and maintenance.

• Experience required with – Cisco Software Defined Access
• Experience required with – Digital Network Architecture
• Experience required with – Cisco Identity Services Engine
• Experience required with – TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, VLANs, VRF’s,
• Experience required with – General network troubleshooting
• Experience required with – Management of a production environment with the following experience:
• • Automated install, automated build and deployment, automated configuration management,
• • Enterprise monitoring systems, performance and network monitoring tools, operating systems upgrades and migrations
• Experience required with – Strong troubleshooting skills with hardware and software, routing protocols BGP, EIGRP and OSPF, Layer 2, and Cisco VSS, VSP.

CLEARANCE: DoD Secret

SALARY: $100 – 135K

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person