Network Engineer Principal _TS​/SCI Polygraph

Network Engineer Principal _TS/SCI with Polygraph

Location: USA VA Chantilly
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ215608
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other

Required:

None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Description: NETWORK ENGINEER PRINCIPAL
Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Principal pe what's next for mission‑critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Performs Radio Frequency site surveys, analyzes network performance, configures access points/controllers, and troubleshoots connectivity issues. Key requirements include expertise in 802.11 standards, Cisco/Aruba, or Bastille hardware.
• Plans, designs, and deploys network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless devices).
• Has strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP), VLANs, DNS, and OSI models.
• Understands Risk Management Frame process to support IA team with Authority To Operate activities.
• Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks. Is well‑versed in a multi‑vendor environment for layer 2/3 switching and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), network management solutions, and virtual and cloud‑hosted networking technologies.
• Installs, configures, and maintains entire physical networking Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) infrastructure. Oversees the WIDS implementation, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and system/network administration activities.
• Operations & Maintenance include system administration, information assurance, and storage management for all WIDS architectures. Analyzes network performance, resolves, and provides Tier‑2/Tier‑3 support for network and WIDS incidents.
• Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining system backup and recovery capability.
• Must utilize network monitoring applications for traffic, access, and performance across the entire network. Ensures network reliability through continuous monitoring, proactive maintenance, and system upgrades.
• Creates and updates technical documentation for network configuration, topology, and mapping.
• Provides recommendations regarding operating system dependencies, physical and virtual server environments, integration with infrastructure resources (e.g., storage and networking), and how to configure operating systems and applications efficiently.
• Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.
• Evaluates new network solutions, capabilities, and technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Serves as subject‑matter expert to elevate all IT issues to leadership.
• Participates in special projects as required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
• Experience:
  
  8+ years of related experience
• Technical skills:
  Westfields experience, Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) implementation, System Development Life Cycle, system/network administration activities, Windows and Linux system experience required.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with polygraph
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:
  
  Onsite client and travel required

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required:

25-50%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chantilly

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