Network Engineer

Anakim-Consulting-Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakim Consulting Inc. seeks a Computer Network Engineer II to support NASA’s MSFC network infrastructure in Huntsville, AL. The role involves direct collaboration with NASA customers, engineers, and architects to implement critical network changes and ensure maximum availability and security.

You will identify and resolve issues during events, perform capacity and security optimization, and help design WLAN deployments to expand capacity and bandwidth. On-site schedule at MSFC is required.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of related computer network engineering experience with a BS degree or 8+ years with an AA/AS degree.
• CCNA or CCNP certification required; Security+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and deliver network design proposals for technical teams and leadership.
• Execute switch and router design implementations and refresh/replace legacy equipment.
• Perform change tasks via CLI using SOP, TTP, and WI, applying best practices.

Skills

Cisco and Juniper platforms

Routing and switching

WAN/IP networking

IPv6 design

Network security

Documentation

Education

BS in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

AA/AS in related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper hardware

Cisco ISE

Splunk

NetBrain

Job description

EOE Statement Anakim Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Description

Network Engineer
Huntsville, AL 35812
Location: 100% On-Site at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Security: Current NASA Public Trust or ability to obtain secure access

Position Description

Anakim Consulting Inc. is seekinga Computer Network Engineer II to support the network infrastructure at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). In this role, you will work directly and indirectly with NASA customers, technicians, network engineers, and network architects to execute critical network design changes and modifications. You will also identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues during customer-impacting events and escalations, ensuring maximum availability, security, and performance across the NASA network ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design and Execution: Read, interpret, and deliver network design proposals for both technical engineering teams and executive leadership presentations. Execute switch OS and router design implementations, including step-by-step refresh and replacement procedures for legacy equipment.
• Change and Configuration Management: Perform change tasks via Command Line Interface (CLI) using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), and Work Instructions (WI). Apply industry best practices and independent judgment to complete implementations when standard documentation is unavailable.
• Troubleshooting and Outage Resolution: Analyze and determine solutions for network outages, degradations, and customer-impacting issues. Perform service validation following changes to assess traffic behavior and prevent service disruptions.
• Capacity and Security Optimization: Conduct periodic capacity and operational reviews of network devices. Recommend and implement designs to remediate security vulnerabilities, resolve constraints, and boost overall network performance.
• WLAN and Infrastructure Expansion: Analyze Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) environments and design new Wireless Access Point (WAP) deployments to expand capacity, reduce bottlenecks, and increase bandwidth.
• Government Customer Collaboration: Provide technical input, guidance, and strategic recommendations to government stakeholders on network operations and maintenance. Create reference documentation and presentations for long-term operational use.

Program Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship, no dual citizenship
• Secure Access: Current NASA Public Trust/MBI or ability to obtain Public Trust
• Work Schedule: Availability to support on-site schedule at MSFC

Experience and Education

• 5-8 years of related computer network engineering experience with
  • 5 years of direct network engineering experience with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field OR
  • 8+ years of direct network engineering experience with an Associate (AA/AS) degree

Certifications

• Required: Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Preferred: CompTIA Security+ certification

Technical Qualifications

• Vendor Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco and Juniper network platforms.
• Routing and Switching: Demonstrated expertise in analyzing switching, routing, IP addressing, subnetting, and network ports/protocols.
• WAN and IP Networking: Practical knowledge of Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies, protocols, and overall IP network architecture.
• Configuration Control: Ability to manage network subnetting and configuration sizes using industry best practices.
• Wireless and Hardware Platforms: Experience with Cisco 9800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and broad familiarity with modern Cisco and Juniper hardware chassis.
• Enterprise Tools: Hands-on experience with network management and security tools such as Cisco ISE, Splunk, and NetBrain.
• Protocols and Security: Experience with IPv6 design, configuration, and troubleshooting; working knowledge of VPNs, firewalls, and network security standards.
• Integration and Communication: Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to articulate detailed troubleshooting and implementation steps to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Salary Range This position offers a full-time W2 salary plus eligibility to participate in the company's benefits program.

Req Number INF-26-00037

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