Network Engineer - Active Security Clearance

EmergencyMD; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Northern Virginia seeks a Network Engineer to develop and manage critical network systems. This position requires a minimum of six years of experience and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Candidates should have strong skills in Cisco technologies and a solid background in Cyber Security practices. The role offers flexible core hours in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly.
• Minimum of six years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Datacenter, LAN, WAN systems.
• Monitor and manage network systems.
• Perform lifecycle management of network systems.

Skills

Cisco Datacenter

LAN/WAN technologies

Cyber Security best practices

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Palo Alto Firewalls

Splunk

Job description

CADRE is relied upon for delivering superior insight and leadership to solve the nation's most critical national security challenges in the most demanding environments.

This Network Engineer position is located in Northern Virginia with flexible core hours.

The Network Engineer is responsible for developing, engineering, and deploying technical solutions within the client wide, dedicated mission network. This individual will work within a small, mission focused team of network and systems engineers to implement technical solutions addressing challenging collaboration and data protection problems.

Duties:This Network Engineer performs the following core functions:

• Develop Datacenter, LAN, WAN, and Client Access networks/systems
• Integrate, Test, and deploy systems
• Perform full lifecycle management of network systems (building, deploying, maintaining)
• Monitor networks
• Perform other duties as assigned at the discretion of Project Management

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly
• Bachelor's degree preferred, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience specific to the skill.
• Ability to travel on an infrequent, but as needed basis, primarily domestic
• Recent hands-on experience with Cisco Datacenter, WAN, LAN, Client Access technologies such as MACsec, HSRP, VRF, VPC, ACLs, BGP, EIGRP
• Recent hands-on experience with IOS-XE, NX-OS, Linux
• Recent hands-on experience with client specific internal and external transport networks
• Recent hands-on experience with Firewalls and VPN Concentrators (FTD and ASA)
• Hands-on experience with Software Defined Networking technologies
• Recent hands on experience with Network and Application load balancers
• Knowledge of, and hands on experience implementing IT and Cyber Security best practices
• Experience with managing engineering projects (i.e., design, build, deploy).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, determine course of action and act promptly and effectively when problems arise.
• Experience with scripting languages such as, Bash, Powershell, python, etc..
• Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well on collaborative teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with poly with most recent BI/Polygraph dates within the last five years
• Experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining sensitive networks.
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) networks
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining, Cisco ASAs via Firepower Management
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining, Cisco Hyperflex
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining, Palo Alto Firewalls via Panorama
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining, Citrix Application Delivery Controllers
• Knowledge with SIEM and security analytical technologies (e.g. Splunk, pcap, Netflow, Solarwinds, etc.)
• Experience with Linux OS, Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS.
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, their provisioning and security.
• Ability to assess emerging technologies, determine their impact on corporate systems and incorporate them into technical plans.