Network Engineer

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Top Secret Cleared Network Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

As a Network Engineer, you will together as a team to support transport and cybersecurity information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains.

This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, VA.

• BA/BS Degree (Additional experience may be considered instead of a degree)
• Typically, between Four (4) and Ten (10) years of related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques
• DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant.
• DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
• Juniper, switches, routers, firewalls (MX, EX, SRX devices), and Cryptographic devices (KG-175G/X, KG-245A/X.)
• Network analysis tools (HP/Microfocus Network Automation and Network Node Manager, Juniper Secure Analytics, Infoblox, Riverbed.)
• Juniper firewall/VPN equipment (SRX series.)
• Supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc.)
• OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP L2/3
  
  VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU, FTP, Import/Export policies.

• JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP (or equivalent)
• ITIL v3 Foundations
• ISC2 CISSP

• Coordinates system maintenance, monitors and installs multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies.
• Assists with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network media and components.
• Evaluates and monitors health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.
• Develops and maintains a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Assists with development and execution of test plans and supports documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
• Supports network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives.
• Evaluates and reports on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network.
• Evaluates and recommends changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices.
• Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies.
• Represents customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
• Performs site surveys to new installations and technology refresh.
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots satellite communications equipment.
• Develops and maintains network architecture diagrams.

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable law.