Network Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Network Engineer with Security Clearance
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. Responsibilities As a Network Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:
* Designs and implements computer and information networks.

* Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.

* Researches and recommends network and data communications hardware and software.

* Implement data security systems such as firewalls, virus protection software and data backups.

* Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems network operations.

* Troubleshoots network performance issues.

* Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.

* Monitors and responds to technical control network hardware and software problems.

* Interfaces with vendor service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.

* Manages the testing, installation, and support of network communications systems.

* Performs system-level design and configuration of products. Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Network Security Management, or a related field.

* Active or ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.

* US Citizenship required.

* IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

* At least five (5) years of experience in:
Network design and implementation. Knowledge of network engineering principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative principles and concepts.

* Extensive experience in Linux-based systems.

* Previous experience working in classified and unclassified distributed work environment architectures and systems.

* Programming skills (Red Hat, Java). Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $91,600.00/Yr.

- USD $/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status