Network Engineer

Overview

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a cleared Network Engineer in the Herndon area. The selected candidate will work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of U.S. Government and provide technical subject matter expertise in the field of network engineering and communications modeling.

• Translate business requirements into telecommunications (e.g. LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. Understand how INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the Customer network add to the complexity of this position.
• Perform a full range of complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies and technology layers (LAN, WAN, OS, IOS, etc.) within a single, enterprise network. Evaluate new network technologies and make recommendations to project managers regarding their integration into the existing network infrastructure. Plan new designs and configurations for integration into the enterprise network, using knowledge of performance characteristics and network interconnect points to ensure effective integration and optimal network performance.
• Provide engineering and design support for the creation and deployment of communication systems. Research existing technologies and apply COTS/GOTS systems to develop network infrastructure for voice and data systems, using best practice security methodologies. Integrate system design with network architecture to meet customer requirements.
• Perform post-design support including installation, configuration, and tier III/IV O&M support for both enterprise and field deployed systems including LAN, WAN, and system-level aspects. Create simulated networks to test applications over low bandwidth links, troubleshoot network connectivity issues, and install/configure wide area links utilizing RF communications (e.g. satellites, cellular, and microwave). Configure/test/maintain network infrastructure that connects to enterprise architecture. Knowledge of network intrusion detection is required.

• Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations. Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities.
• Organize and direct network installations or site surveys.
• Assess and document current site network configuration and user requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies to provide interoperable, portable, and scalable information technology solutions.
• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning.
• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking, including IPSEC and SSL.
• Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
• Understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony, including Avaya/Nortel telephone switch interfaces.
• Understanding of RF transport media including cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.
• Understanding of wired data transport media including Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.
• Ability to design small to medium scale voice, video, and data networks. Familiarity and experience with various encryption devices and industry-standard commercial encryption methods.
• Knowledge of WAN technologies including ISDN, POTS, and Satellite voice and data circuits and terminal device configuration.
• Understanding and experience applying RF communications systems including HF/VHF/UHF, microwave, and VSAT systems.
• Thorough understanding and…