Network Engineer

Description

At The One 23 Group, our mission is to set the benchmark for excellence in government services. We empower our clients in the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian sectors to excel with our advanced capabilities. Our dedication lies in fostering a people-first culture, underpinned by steadfast ethical principles. Embracing innovative technologies and process improvements, we are steadfast in our journey toward a future that is both bright and transformative.

Our expertise spans consulting and analytics, digital workplace solutions, and cyber compliance. With our global footprint, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing our people and culture, which forms the core of our successful strategies in leadership and financial management. We pride ourselves on our extensive experience and effective approach, ensuring that we lead with both innovation and integrity.

The One 23 Group, a Virginia-based Government Contractor, seeks a Network Engineer local to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Requirements

• Support the implementation of a Zero Trust Architecture.
• Analyze network systems and develop technical documentation.
• Develop network system design and optimization recommendations.
• Develop and execute implementation plans and performance validation testing.
• Prepare customer presentations, project plans, designs, and architectures.
• Oversee network operations supporting enterprise services and applications.
• Develop and oversee implementations of network change requests for firewalls, routing, switching, proxy services, VPN, DNS, mail, SD-WAN and public cloud service deployments in support of a Zero Trust Architecture.
• Identify routing and network access control requirements & resolution of related issues.
• Develop network monitoring and management procedures using tools that complement / supplement those in use by the network service provider and Government agency customers.
• Provide technical consulting and engineering support to government program and project managers.

Qualifications:

• 15 years of general professional experience
• 10 years of IT industry experience
• 5 years of supervisory experience within the past 7 years
• Demonstrated hands-on experience and proficiency with Cisco technology – routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN is a must
• Cloud network solutions development and/or IPv6 experience in a Cisco environment is a plus
• Experience with Zscaler and/or other Zero Trust Architecture brokers a plus
• Experience designing and deploying SD-WAN solutions is a plus
• Solid understanding of WAN/LANs, network operating systems, enterprise architectures, routing and transport protocols
• Proven WAN/LAN systems engineering, configuration, analysis, implementation, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a relevant field
• Prior work in a Government IT environment and industry certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, CISSP, or other network or telecommunications vendors/technologies) is desirable

Clearance:

• Must have an active Secret security clearance