Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Key Role: Support the government client’s security operations mission. Perform the deployment, operation, administration, troubleshooting, updating, securing, and maintenance of systems, software, and infrastructure that enable enterprise cybersecurity capabilities. Operate, maintain, and administer existing network and systems architectures, including hardware, software, physical cabling, and IP address management. Support a broad range of technical environments and responsibilities, including networking and security devices, circuits, automated systems, servers, client computers, applications, databases, voice systems, helpdesk support, asset and inventory management, and field technical support.

• 10+ years of experience in IT network administration with the design, deployment, and management of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks
• Experience with RADIUS, TACACS+, and 802.1x utilizing the Cisco Identity Services Engine
• Ability to implement, configure, and support activities with Cisco switches and Palo Alto firewalls, and configure, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot IP phones using Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
• Ability to participate in the implementation, planning, and execution of IT network solution projects and upgrades which align with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives
• Ability to evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions to improve performance and efficiency
• Ability to monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues to ensure minimal downtime, identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement, optimize throughput, performance, or network configurations, and implement quality of service (QoS) policies to ensure efficient data flow
• Ability to perform regular network maintenance tasks, including firmware updates, patch management, and hardware replacements
• Ability to provide technical support to resolve network issues and outages promptly, and generate regular reports on network performance, security incidents, and maintenance activities
• Public Trust
• Bachelor’s degree in a CS or Information Systems field

• Experience with Federal Security Operations Center capabilities
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Power Shell, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, cloud security technologies, implementing security policies and procedures, and Palo Alto Prisma
• Experience with security hardening framework standards and regulations from internet security, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Knowledge of cyber threats, tools, techniques, and processes
• Ability to implement, manage, and troubleshoot new or existing network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection or prevention systems, and encryption
• Ability to conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks
• Ability to enforce network security policies and procedures to protect organizational data and resources
• Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate security risks, and to monitor and analyze network traffic for suspicious activity
• Cisco Certification such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Certification

Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client;
Public Trust determination is required.

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