Network Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Network Engineer

Location:

Mclean, VA
Work Type:
Onsite
Remote Work: NO

Job Description Gridiron IT is a Network Engineer to join the team! You will support the customer's data communications network; maintain the network hardware and software, as well as monitor the network to ensure availability to all system users; and perform the necessary maintenance to support network availability. You will support the customer by computing and leading the network builds and deployments within mission critical environments in the Intelligence Community.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of our Enterprise Training Program to expand your technical expertise. You will need to be proficient in CISCO network solutions, as well as software defined networks and firewalls from AWS, CISCO, Google and Microsoft. The purpose of the Luke program, is to provide Dev Ops, applied technology investigations, operations and maintenance, and infrastructure lifecycle support services across the ODNI’s enterprise.

If you are self-motivated and driven to automate to help the Government gain efficiencies, then this position is for you! Responsibilities Designing, installing, testing network infrastructure, configurations, and equipment such as firewalls, routers, and switches
Perform routing network maintenance, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Installing and maintaining network cabling systems (pulling, terminating, and testing)
Identifying and resolving issues related to network infrastructure
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skill, along with excellent collaboration and communication skills with technical and non-technical users
Experience coordinating and implementing network upgrades
A combination of experience with network monitoring, scripting, and automation
Hands-on experience managing a large-scale enterprise spanning on-premises local area networks (LAN) and cloud platforms (software defined networking/SDN)
Extensive experience implementing and troubleshooting network technologies such as SD-WAN, VRFs, OSPF, EIGRP, OMP, BGP, MPLS, and multicast
Strong working knowledge of circuits management (LTE, Broadband, and dedicated T1 - 100

Gb, Ethernet, etc.) and ability to run cable, as needed
Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment with changing requirements and competing priorities
May need to occasionally work off hours for network maintenance and changes
Lead Network Builds
Manage on prem LAN and VLANs
Troubleshoot network outages/restore as quickly as possible
Manage network equipment among multiple locations with the DMV
Apply network security techniques to include creating VLAN’s, configuring port security, and network interfaces
Create a weekly activity report

Required Qualifications TS/SCI + poly
Bachelor’s degree preferably in an IT related field 7 years of related experience; or a Master’s with 5 years of experience; an Associates with 8 years of experience.
CCNA or CCNP certification
Azure network knowledge, including skill with hub/spoke topology and familiarity with VNets, SNets, Network Security Groups, Route Tables, peering connections and route propagation
Direct experience with at least one other of the following cloud service providers: AWS, Google, or Oracle
Azure premium firewall policies knowledge, including hierarchy of rule collections (DNAT, Network and Applications, traffic shaping, IP groups)
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network infrastructure, routing, and integrating with cloud infrastructure and partner networks
Proficient in network provisioning and troubleshooting on complex, global WANs, using CISCO and Palo Alto, or similar equipment
Demonstrated experience with network management systems like CISCO ISE and Junos Space
Demonstrated experience automating routine tasks with tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform
Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining network infrastructure and systems
Demonstrated experience obtaining system authorizations and maintaining their security posture
Understanding of network security

Experience with Next Generation Firewalls

Experience with Perimeter security best practices
Demonstrated experience with…