Network Engineer

NE Solutions; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NE Solutions in Hanover, MD seeks a Network Engineer with TS/SCI with Poly to join our team in a fast-paced, on-site role. You will design and support classroom and learning network infrastructure, working with staff and customers to meet strict deadlines and security requirements.

Key qualifications include CCNA, Cisco IOS, Palo Alto, VMware VSphere/VCenter, and strong TCP/IP expertise. You will implement STIGs, harden systems, and troubleshoot complex network issues while maintaining excellent

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly is required.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with substantial network experience.
• Eleven years of progressively responsible network systems engineering experience required.
• CCNA certification required; other Cisco certifications preferred.
• Experience with routers, switches, encryption, and firewalls.
• Experience with TCP/IP networking and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Design and support of virtual learning network infrastructure.
• Design and support of classroom network infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting network issues and recommending modifications to optimize performance while adhering to security policies.
• Implementing STIG guidance, hardening and maintaining network systems.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly

CCNA

Linux

Windows Server

TCP/IP Networking

Network Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

VSphere

VCenter

Cisco IOS

Palo Alto OS

Packet Capture Tools

Job description

Location: Hanover, Maryland
Employment Type: Full Time

NE Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI with Poly to join their team in the Hanover, MD area. The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers.

Responsibilities

• Design & support of virtual learning network infrastructure sufficient to meet special requirements for each course.
• Design & support of classroom network infrastructure sufficient to meet special requirements of each classroom course.
• Troubleshooting of network issues and recommendation of network modification to optimize performance while adhering to all relevant security policies.
• Implementing STIG guidance, hardening and maintaining network systems.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Poly
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field is acceptable. Eleven (11) years progressively responsible network systems engineering experience is required. Certification required, at a minimum, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). VMWare, VSphere, and VCenter experience is strongly desired. Four (4) years of experience can be substituted for a degree for total of fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Experience with networking technologies such as routers, switches, encryption, and firewalls.
• Experience with TCP/IP networking, networking architecture, computer and operating systems.
• A working knowledge of both Linux platforms.
• A working knowledge of Windows and Windows Servers.
• Experience with Cisco hardware and operating systems.
• Certification required, at a minimum, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Experience with Palo Alto hardware and operating systems.
• Experience with packet capture and network analysis tools is required.
• Experience with monitoring solutions and datacenter operations required.

Preferred

• Experience with network security principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Experience with Palo Alto hardware and operating systems
• Experience with VMWare, VSphere, and VCenter virtualization tool.
• Understanding of Software Defined Networking & Micro-segmentation
• Understanding of VXLAN and logical networking concepts.
• Experience with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.).
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g. Python, Perl).
• Awareness of data center operations and network-based server systems.
• Ability to work flex and overtime hours with some weekend hours expected.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely; analytical problem-solving skills; adept at root-cause analysis and mitigation.
• Effective communication, writing, documentation, and requirements gatherings skills are needed to be effective in this role for working with other members of the Team and with the Customer to meet the requirements of the program.
• Proven ability to work independently while being conscious of how your work interacts with that of others.
• Possess drive, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.