Network Engineer

Abile Group, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abile Group, LLC is seeking a dedicated Network Engineer to work onsite in Springfield, VA. This role involves supporting cybersecurity services for an intelligence community customer, coordinating network systems, and maintaining infrastructure across various platforms.

Applicants must hold a BA/BS degree and have between 4 to 10 years of relevant experience. Required certifications include DoD IAT Level II compliance and familiarity with network architecture frameworks.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4 to 10 years of technical experience in Network and Transport technologies.
• DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI poly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains WAN/LAN environments.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network issues.
• Develops network architecture diagrams.

Skills

DoD Architecture Framework

Juniper switches

Network analysis tools

Juniper firewall/VPN equipment

Supporting IP services

Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HP/Microfocus Network Automation

Infoblox

Riverbed

Job description

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Network Engineer on a contract providing Network and Cybersecurity services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support transport and cybersecurity information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, inclusive of new facilities and building constructions to support the IC mission.

This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates system maintenance, monitors and installs multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies.
• Assists with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network media and components.
• Evaluates and monitors health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.
• Develops and maintains a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Assists with development and execution of test plans and supports documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
• Supports network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives.
• Evaluates and reports on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network.
• Evaluates and recommends changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices.
• Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies.
• Represents customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
• Performs site surveys to new installations and technology refresh.
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots satellite communications equipment.
• Develops and maintains network architecture diagrams.

Clearance Required

TS/SCI with ability to obtain CI poly.

Degree and Years of Experience

BA/BS Degree. (Additional experience may be considered instead of a degree.) Typically, between Four (4) and Ten (10) years of related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques.

Required Certifications

• DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant.

Desired Certifications

• JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP (or equivalent)
• ITIL v3 Foundations
• ISC2 CISSP

Required Skills

• DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
• Juniper, switches, routers, firewalls (MX, EX, SRX devices), and Cryptographic devices (KG-175G/X, KG-245A/X).
• Network analysis tools (HP/Microfocus Network Automation and Network Node Manager, Juniper Secure Analytics, Infoblox, Riverbed).
• Juniper firewall/VPN equipment (SRX series).
• Supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc.).
• OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP L2/3VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU, FTP, Import/Export policies.