Network Specialist, Senior

Network Specialist, Senior

The Opportunity: 

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the Army to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, a seasoned network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the Army needs. 

As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing and forwarding, and implementation of IPv6 to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, create architecture baselines, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures and increase network security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. You’ll apply your expertise in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing, and forwarding as you guide our team of problem-solvers to help the Army evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, configurations, and current policy will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience and expertise in software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, IP Management, virtual routing and forwarding, SolarWinds, and transmission systems, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions. Advance your career with us as we help rapidly deliver relevant network initialization products and solutions to the warfighter in support of evolving Army directives.

  

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in Army tactical networking providing technical guidance, directing and monitoring networking systems and devices, designs, and builds and implementing network systems

• Experience with the configuration of commercial IP routers, ethernet switches, Firewalls, VPNs (Virtual Private Network), IDS (Intrusion Detection System), and High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE)

• Experience with IP addressing and management for network systems operations and designs, builds, including QA/QC practices in the areas of IP Management, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals

• Experience troubleshooting and implementing C5ISR networking and network systems, making network improvements as required

• Knowledge of system-level design and configuration of products, including determination of hardware, OS, and platform specifications

• Ability to manage the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN, MAN, and WAN systems

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• Cisco CCNA or COMPTIA Network + Certification

Nice If You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with using Microsoft products

• Experience with monitoring and responding to network problems, hardware, and software to provide technical interfacing and solutions for operational continuity

• Experience with supervising complex network operations, systems security, systems software support, or production support activities

• Knowledge of providing quality assurance review and evaluation of new and existing software products

• Ability to use software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose complex problems and factors affecting network performance

• Ability to provide analysis for policy-level discussions regarding standards and budget constraints

• Ability to plan large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies, supervise personnel engaged in the operation and support of network facilities, including all communications equipment on various platforms in large-scale or multi-shift operations

• Ability to interface with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems

• COMPTIA Security + or CISSP Certification