Network Engineer

metron as.; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metron as. is seeking a Network Engineer to provide network and cyber security support for various projects at NSWC Crane, IN. This role requires hands-on experience in network systems and cyber security.

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of three years of experience with Cisco routers and must have an active Top Secret security clearance. This is an in-person role, requiring work from the site five days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in related fields.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with Common Aviation Command and Control System and Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, test and analyze network systems.
• Perform remote analysis and diagnosis of complex networking problems.
• Install and troubleshoot end-user workstations and related hardware.
• Document and maintain Authorization to Operate documentation.

Skills

Network and tactical data link systems experience

Cisco router and operating system troubleshooting

Linux system build and troubleshooting

Active Top Secret security clearance

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in network engineering, IT, computer science or related field

Tools

Cisco networking equipment

Linux systems

Job description

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Metron is hiring a Network Engineer to provide network and cyber security support to various projects in support of NSWC Crane, IN. The ideal candidate will be performing varying degrees of problem determination, root cause analysis and resolution of network system problems and capable of developing new test, demonstration and experiments to compare network performance and cyber resilience.

Experience with Marine Corps, Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S), Composite Tracking Network (CTN), Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), and Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, test and analyze network systems and associated tactical military applications.
• Perform onsite or remote analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex networking problems, and recommend and implement testing solutions to improve performance.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end-user workstations and related hardware and software.
• Assess and compare different performance upgrades based on tactical military applications and scenarios.
• Understand cybersecurity and be able to apply cyber hardening processes and policies.
• Accurately document and maintain ATO documentation.
• Interface with third-party support and equipment vendors as needed.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of network and/or tactical data link systems experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Cisco router and operating system build and troubleshooting experience.
• Linux system build and troubleshooting experience.
• US Citizenship required, successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate's degree in network engineering, IT, computer science or related field.
• Navy Cyber Warfare Force (CWF) or Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER) experience.
• USMC Prior Service MOS: 7236 – Tactical Air Defense Controller, 7242 – Air Support Operations Operator, 5979 – Tactical Air Operations/Air Defense Systems Technician experience.
• Experience with Marine Corps, Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S), Composite Tracking Network (CTN), Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), and Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS).
• CompTIA certifications (Network+, Security+, and CySA+).
• Cisco CCNA certification.

Position Location: Crane, IN

This is an in-person role, reporting to the site 5 days a week in Crane, IN

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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