Network Engineer - Lead Security Clearance

Position: Network Engineer - Lead with Security Clearance
Description Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of the best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Solution One is looking for you!

We are seeking a Network Engineer - Lead for our client on Kwajalein Island. The successful candidate will have outstanding skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best-in-class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction. For opportunities in your area, check out our Careers page at  . About the Position:
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced network architectures that utilize a variety of technical and sophisticated solutions. The Network Engineers will also be required to diagnose and resolve networking issues, while identifying, documenting, and implementing best practices solutions. They must continuously monitor all systems to ensure that acceptable levels of performance and availability are maintained.

The Network Engineers must have excellent communication skills, be able to maintain high standards of conduct and discipline and ensure that all subordinates are adequately trained to perform assigned tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of complex network infrastructure projects.
* Ensure compliance with DoD, NIST, and internal security standards across all network operations.
* Communicate network performance, risks, and initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders.
* Assist in developing and managing the network infrastructure budget and resource allocation.
* Lead and mentor a team, providing technical guidance and support.
* Troubleshooting and configuring network devices using protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, and OSPF. Performing network traffic discovery by analyzing packet capture and driving it to resolution.
* Analyzing and troubleshooting L3 private IP MPLS carrier network via BGP peering and sophisticated private BGP WAN topology, including WAN CE routers, configurations, QoS policies, and ensuring network stability 24/7.
* Troubleshooting network systems including but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, access points, load balancers, and proxies. Must have extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
* Utilizing different networking tools like Splunk, Solar Winds, Wireshark, Forward Tool, Netdisco, Pulse, Synapse, Cyrus, Aruba Mobility Master to analyze logs, traffic utilization, and troubleshoot different network-related issues.
* Collaborating with Datacenter technicians to fix hardware issues by troubleshooting or changing faulty ports, cables, modules, or devices.
* Performing live troubleshooting with different vendors to detect and fix distinct device-related issues.
* Utilizing SNMP monitoring tools such as EMC SMARTS.
* Demonstrating extensive knowledge of networking technologies, topologies, and protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF & RIP, SNMP, Multicast, VSS, STP, HSRP, Carrier Circuits, WAN switching).
* Designing network architecture, configuring network hardware, maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments, and performing disaster recovery operations and data backups.
* Demonstrating advanced knowledge of network operating systems (Cisco, IOS).
* Following and applying configuration and security standards and policies within a defined Change Management process.
* Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems (replacing faulty network hardware components and monitoring network performance).
* Monitoring network performance and security issues such as firewalls and supporting functions, dealing with escalated network support issues (creating network status reports), and conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
* Creating accurate network diagrams and documentation, including but not limited to using Visio.
* Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, planning network communication systems, and implementing network security measures (conducting regular network performance tests).
* Evaluating and recommending new and innovative technology.
* Demonstrating strong knowledge of application transport in addition to maintaining current and accurate documentation of existing and future network infrastructure protocols.
* Performing other duties and assignments as required. Qualifications
* Monitoring network performance and security issues such as firewalls and supporting functions, dealing with escalated network support issues (creating network status reports), and conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
* Creating accurate network diagrams and documentation, including but not limited to using Visio.
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