Network Engineer

Abile Group, Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abile Group, Inc is seeking a Network Engineer for a fully onsite role in Springfield, VA. This challenging opportunity involves providing Network and Cybersecurity services supporting the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of responsibilities including system maintenance, network troubleshooting, and compliance with security protocols.

A bachelor’s degree and 4-10 years of experience in relevant technologies are required, alongside certifications such as DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M. Responsibilities also cover evaluations of emerging technologies and network performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Typically between 4 and 10 years of related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies.
• TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI poly required.
• IAT Level II compliant certifications like DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates system maintenance of WAN/LAN environments.
• Assists with research and implementation of network solutions.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network media and components.
• Monitors health and performance of the network.

Skills

DoD Architecture Framework

Juniper switches, routers, firewalls

Network analysis tools

Supporting IP services

OSPF, BGP, MPLS

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Juniper Secure Analytics

Riverbed

HP/Microfocus Network Automation

Job description

Overview

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.

The right candidate will possess the belowskills and qualificationsand be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

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 networksolutions/capabilities/enhancementsto 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.

This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, VA.

Qualifications

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.