Network Engineer, Consulting Principal

The Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team of network engineers, systems engineers, Unified Communications Engineers, and Integration Engineers, change management specialists, information assurance professionals, and procurement personnel knowledgeable in SCRM processes to support a program that provides critical network capabilities. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development, test, and demonstration, as well as making this team available longer term for integration, deployment and sustainment as needed.

Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes. 

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as principal consultant on network infrastructure
• Perform as senior-level contributor with knowledge and experience in local and wide area networking, communications, and related software/hardware within a multi-platform operating environment.  
• Design, plan, and develop advanced network communications systems.  
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues. 
• Integrate security measures into network designs to protect against threats and vulnerabilities. 
• Analyze and develop new hardware requirements and prepare specifications for hardware acquisitions.  
• Provide support for all information systems operations activities, including computer and communications operations, data control, LAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and operations.  
• Coordinate with the Information Assurance Security Engineers to validate all designs against required security controls to maintain Authority to Operate of each enclave.  
• Create, review, and update technical documentation in support of integration projects.
• Provide full implementation documentation and templates for all phases of deployment and sustainment of network equipment and services.  
• Identify and diagnose complex performance, security, and technical issues.  
• Develop and implement solutions across a wide range of technologies.  
• Implement and maintain DISA STIG requirements.  

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Ability to meet or exceed DODD 8140/8570 IAT Level 3 requirements, to include CE certification  
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Enterprise Infrastructure certification  
• Experience with a broad range of Cisco products  
• Understanding of internetworking routing protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VPLS, DMVPN, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, VRRP, HSRP, NHRP)  
• Experience with network security concepts, best practices, and technologies including, but not limited to, SSH, IPSec, RADIUS, TACACS, firewall policies, and 802.1x  
• Experience installing and administering network and systems equipment  
• Experience conducting network design testing and evaluation  
• Experience with remote network operations and optimization  
• Demonstrated knowledge of interconnection of multiple IP telephony systems via LAN and WAN connections  
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a