Sr. Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA Description

Who we are:

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 25 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do:

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS:

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

ANS is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.Requirements Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required

Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.

Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level
2.Experience specific to network engineering to include Tier III or higher network operations and/or network design and implementation.

Working knowledge of Cisco, Brocade, and/or Juniper switches and routers

Proven experience implementing and troubleshooting routing protocols in a production network, OSPF, BGP, 802.1qUnderstanding of DNSProven experience implementing and troubleshooting standard switching and in a production network, understanding of 802.1q, trunking, experience in a CAN/LAN environment.

Interpret customer requirements and apply industry standard design approaches for service delivery. Fully document designs with diagrams, bill of materials, cabling sheets, configurations, ability to brief designs

Use our private test lab to evaluate new technologies and capabilities, test proposed changes to production networks, and recreate troubleshooting scenarios to support the production enterprise network.

Schedule maintenance windows for migrating user connections from legacy to the modern infrastructure transition services with little to no impact on critical data flows.

Provide technical expertise to Operations engineers and technicians, supporting fault isolation and resolution. Solve tough problems with innovative and scalable solutions.

Develop secure network designs including configurations that align with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and enterprise policies. Obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) for new devices, software, and capabilities.

Supervise (not manage) other network support specialists to plan, coordinate, and implement network services.

Develop and improve design products, processes, and systems for our team to work efficiently and effectively.

Desired Qualifications Network engineering and design experience with MPLS WANs, network management tools applications, and firewalls.

Expert knowledge of routing and switching protocols and the ability to demonstrate knowledge through briefings and documentation. Extensive BGP experience a plus.

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent knowledge.

BenefitsANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:

Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage

Pet Discount Program PTO (Paid Time Off)
Maternity/ Paternity Leave Supplemental Military Leave Pay
11 Paid Holidays
401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution Generous Professional Development…