Network Engineer

Applied Network Solutions Inc.; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO

401(k) plan with company match

Professional development program

Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage

Job summary

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. seeks a GNOC Tier II Network Technician to plan, analyze, design, and maintain LAN/WAN networks in Chantilly, VA.

The role requires high-level expertise in routing, switching, MPLS, and security with a focus on incident resolution and proactive network optimization. You will work with Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, and various network tools to support a DoD-focused environment and ensure mission-critical connectivity.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required.
• 10 years of experience with a combination of work history and education (e.g., Doctorate + 3 yrs, Master's + 4 yrs, Bachelor's + 6 yrs, etc.).
• DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 compliance.
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry OS.
• Layer 1-3 network experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve incident tickets for GNOC LAN/WAN.
• Configure and troubleshoot VLANs and layer 2 switching.
• Troubleshoot OSI layers 1-3 to resolve network faults.
• Manage MPLS routing across WAN and VPNs.
• Evaluate new network technologies and provide integration recommendations.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve incidents.

Skills

VLAN configuration

BGP

OSPF

Layer 3 routing

Cisco IOS

Juniper JUNOS

Firewalls

Network troubleshooting

CCNP/JNCIP-ENT equivalent knowledge

Tools

Riverbed

Micro Focus

ServiceNow

Visio

Job description

Description

Who we are:

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 25 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do:

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS:

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

ANS is seeking a Network Engineer (GNOC Tier II Network Technician)to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required
• Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years.
• Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
• Knowledge of Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS), Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry Operating System (OS)
• Layer 1, 2, and 3 network experience
• Familiarity (doesn’t need to be an SME) with Layer 3 protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Label-switched Path (LSP), and Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visio and ServiceNow
• From the GNOC location the Tier 2 network technician will leverage device command line interfaces to remotely support the installation and maintenance of the client Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) devices. Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
• Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs))
• Leverage knowledge of OSI layers 1, 2, and 3 to troubleshoot various network faults and performance issues
• Modify and troubleshoot layer three routing across the enterprise network
• Conduct extensive troubleshooting of Multiprotocol Label Switch (MPLS) across the WAN.
• Participate in evaluation of new network technologies and provide recommendations to the network architecture team regarding the integration of these technologies into the existing network. Ensures that plans for hardware and communications are adequate. Develops and implements methodologies for analysis, testing, and support of LAN and WAN networks.
• Leverage various network tools such as Microfocus and Riverbed to quickly identify and isolate customer impacting events on the network
• Make use of problem management best practices to minimize recurring customer impacting incidents on the network.
• Communicate and troubleshoot with vendors and other service providers to efficiently resolve incidents
• Diagnose hardware and software problems and coordinate the replacement of defective components
• Support operations and maintain activities and administer networks including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations
• Support network operations and maintenance activities via technical exchange meetings
• Any other tasks as needed to provide proper network related support for customer mission focused systems.
• Network engineering and design experience specific to CAN/LAN. Experience should include application of industry standards, developing configurations, and integration of solutions into production environments.
• Network engineering and design experience with MPLS WANs, network management tools, and firewalls.
• Expert knowledge of routing and switching protocols and the ability to demonstrate knowledge through briefings and documentation. Extensive BGP experience a plus.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional - Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIP-ENT) equivalent knowledge.
• Initiative and disciplined to work unsupervised as part of a network engineering team. Experience establishing process, developing documents, and organizing repositories a plus.

Benefits:

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.