Network Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Network Engineer

Location:

Fort Meade, MD Work Type:
Full Time Clearance:
Secret or Top Secret

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing, maintaining, and operating Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), Wireless, Internet connectivity, and Network Security

• Maintain existing network equipment, installing new equipment in plant environments.

• Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.

• Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
• Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture.
• Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.
• Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.
• Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements.
• Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN’s, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption,

• Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.
• Must have flexible working hours to be available to support team when needed to include: occasional on call support (typically one week at a time every two months) or additional hours based on mission need.

Required Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of network engineering experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Must have a DoD IAT level II baseline certification, prior to start Sec+, CCNP Security or 8570 Complaint
• Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS)

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, ACL, NAT, Policy Based Routing, SDWAN, QoS, high availability, VoIP, Wireless, DHCP, DNS

• Excellent network hardware troubleshooting experience

• Excellent analytical capabilities including creative problem solving and root cause analysis.

• Committed to documentation and organization efforts.

• Capable of multitasking while working in a constantly shifting environment with many moving pieces. Desired Qualifications
• Knowledge of proper procedures, techniques, tools and equipment used to install, maintain and repair wireless communications systems and subsystems. Knowledge of electronic and wireless theory including digital, analog, and circuitry.
• Proficiency with Cisco IOS or other IP/transport network protocols and general practices. Expertise in IP technologies, i.e. Networking architectures and methodologies and Voice Services.

• Expert Knowledge of IP principles.

• Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices:
Cisco routers, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco switches, KG175.

• Proficiency in at least one of the following tools:
Science Logic, Catalyst Center, Ansible tower.

• CCNP Enterprise certification or CCIE preferred

• Experience interpreting, implementing, and assessing DISA STIGs

• Implementing network security controls like firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and intrusion detection systems (IDS).

• Configuring routers, switches, and other network devices with security best practices.

• Implementing and managing security patches and updates.

• Configuring and managing firewalls, VPNs, and other security appliances.

• Tuning security devices for optimal performance and security. Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $110,000-$135,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits:
Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time…