Network Engineer

Convirgence; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Convirgence is seeking a skilled network engineer to work in Herndon, Virginia, providing technical expertise to the U.S. Government. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in network engineering, including designing LAN and WAN systems and knowledge of TCP/IP networking and VPN technologies.

This role requires strong written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical personnel. Candidates must possess a current Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in network engineering.
• Experience with designing communications systems is preferred.
• Understanding of Customer security standards and approval process.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN).
• Convey technical designs to non-technical audiences and provide briefings.
• Author documents to support customer missions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cisco Routing and Switching

TCP/IP Networking

VPN technologies

Network architecture planning

LAN/WAN design

Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) standards

Critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Job description

***ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH FULL SCOPE POLY REQUIRED***

Work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of U.S. Government and provide technical subject matter expertise in the field of network engineering.

Responsibilities

• Strong background designing and implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN)
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP Networking
• Experience with VPN technologies and protocols including IPSEC and SSL
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting LAN Switches, Routers, and Firewalls and VPN concentrators.
• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc) to support customer missions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the engineering design process to discover innovative methods to solve technical problems and meet client requirements.

Required Skills

• Must have experience working with Customer Enterprise Network; 3 years minimum experience.
• Must understand Customer security standards and approval process.
• Must be familiar with Type 1 encryption devices utilized by the Customer.
• Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning. Ability to configure and manage Cisco ASA appliances.
• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking.
• Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
• Must have knowledge of VPN technologies, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IP Multicasting.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) IEEE standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n and how to apply them to an enterprise network architecture.
• Relevant experience designing communications systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within small and large groups.
• Capable of preparing and presenting briefings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office product line, including Microsoft Access; experience with Lotus Notes.
• 8+ years experience required.
• Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field OR equivalent experience.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of CFSC standards.
• Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology.
• An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony, to include Avaya/Nortel telephone switches.
• An ability to navigate and configure Linux operating systems.
• An understanding of RF transport mediums to include cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.
• An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.
• An understanding of EAP-TLS certificate based encryption and RADIUS authentication.
• Prior deployment to hostile areas in support of customer mission.
• Prior experience communicating official traffic in the customer Electronic Messaging System (EMS).
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, CCIE, MCSE.
• Familiar with military communications.
• Familiar with satellite and wireless communications.
• A current diplomatic passport and willingness to travel.