Network Engineer

Chenega Corporation; City of Rome (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS seeks a Network Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY. You will design, implement, and maintain complex networks, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with RMF and STIGs.

The role involves handling classified mail, COMSEC duties, and readiness for operational environments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of network experience, a DoD RMF background, and current Security+ or equivalent certification; TS/SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current CompTIA Network+ OR a minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of network experience required.
• Current CompTIA Security+ OR DoD 8570 IAT II baseline certification required.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI required.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network systems, including hardware, COMSEC, software, and protocols; optimize performance, reliability, and security.
• Minimize downtime and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Perform network and system troubleshooting to determine root causes of user issues.
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, TACLANE).
• Maintain network security from threats and vulnerabilities via DISA STIGs, ACAS scans, and RMF.
• Manage inventory of networking equipment and COMSEC; act as COMSEC Officer as needed.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and optimize uptime and reliability.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation (diagrams, configurations).

Skills

DoD RMF

Network troubleshooting

Security compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Dell

Fortinet

VMware vSphere

TACLANE encryptors

GEM One

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Summary

Network Engineer

Rome, NY

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chenega Analytic Business Solutions (CABS) provides federal agencies and commercial customers with trusted insights into Records and Information Management, Administrative Solutions, Information Technology, Engineering, and Training. Formed in 2017 to serve federal and commercial customers, CABS is 8(a) certified and has grown quickly into a leader in the federal IT and Training environment.

The Network Engineer will provide support services crucial in maintaining and troubleshooting a diverse range of legacy and current IT systems for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Rome, NY.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network systems, including hardware, COMSEC, software, and protocols, along with optimizing network performance, reliability, and security.
• Minimize downtime and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Perform network and system troubleshooting to determine the root causes of any user issues or problems.
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and TACLANE encryptors.
• Maintain network security from any external/internal threat and vulnerabilities through compliance with DISA STIGs, ACAS Vulnerability Scans, and RMF Compliance.
• Maintain inventory control of multiple types of networking equipment, COMSEC Keys, and TACLANEs, and act as COMSEC Responsible Officer and equipment custodian as needed.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize network performance to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Utilize network monitoring tools to proactively identify and address potential problems.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures to facilitate troubleshooting, maintenance, security, and future upgrades.
• Responsible for packaging and sending unclassified and classified mail in accordance with government-mandated shipping procedures.
• Function as a courier for classified equipment and materials between buildings and potentially between Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and remote locations, as required.
• Support the answering security controls as part of the Risk Management Framework in order to maintain information system authorization to operate.
• Author and maintain Policies, Processes, and Procedures within the organization’s Strategic IT Management framework.
• Maintain a neat, secure, and orderly facility.
• Complete annual company and customer training requirements according to established policies and procedures, as required.
• Record labor hours daily in an online corporate system.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Current CompTIA Network+ OR a minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience
• 5+ years of network experience required
  • Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, Fortinet, and VMware vSphere networking is desired
  • Experience with TACLANE encryptors and GEM One is desired
  • Experience with Microsoft Visio is desired
• Current CompTIA Security+ OR DoD 8570 IAT II baseline certification required
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI required
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with operating and maintaining IT systems in a DoD environment desired.
• Experience with operating and maintaining IT systems in a research or academic environment.
• Experience commensurate with DoD or AFRL Risk Management Framework (RMF) and hardening and operating IT systems accordingly.
• Experience with the application of the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience with data center-level hardware, including high-speed fiber optic-based networking and Storage Area Networks (SANs).
• Experience with helpdesk support of a highly technical, geographically distributed user base (scientists, engineers, and developers).
• Must be well organized, an effective communicator at multiple levels, and able to grasp system concepts and communicate their applications.
• Must be capable of quickly learning new systems and associated software applications for proficient execution of tasks.
• Must be capable of managing multiple tasks with time-related constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to schedule and prioritize work to accommodate customer needs while minimizing the impact on current projects.
• Ability to work with all departments to ensure network availability, security, and accessibility.
• Ability to self-start and work independently or as a team.
• Ability to manage an enterprise IT environment comprised of Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, Fortinet, and General Dynamics TACLANEs.
• Ability to manage VMware vSphere TCP/IP, iSCSI, and Fiber Channel networking.
• Ability to manage a virtualized data center across multiple security classification levels, including Top Secret.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as requested.

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands‑on experience in the global, fast‑changing business world. From on‑the‑job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well‑being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill‑based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

Chenega MIOS News-

https://chenegamios.com/news/

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/

#Chenega Analytic Business Solutions, LLC

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $103,400.00/Yr. Up to USD $115,000.00/Yr.