Network Engineer - Active TS/SCI required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bluemont (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer to support secure communications for FEMA in Bluemont, VA. You will manage Cisco networking equipment, plan new network architectures, and provide customer support.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of networking technologies, must possess a TOP SECRET clearance, and have excellent communication skills. This role requires travel within the continental U.S. and offers flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• Must possess active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.
• Available for travel within the continental United States for up to two weeks.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration and maintenance of Cisco networking equipment.
• Plan and implement network architecture elements.
• Provide support for data center assets and customer assistance.

Skills

IP routing and switching technologies

Understanding of OSPF routing propagation

Knowledge of network protocols (ICMP, IGP, etc.)

Familiar with Windows 10 and Server 2019

Experience with troubleshooting communications problems

Education

CCNA certification (required within 120 days)

Tools

Cisco networking equipment

ESXi hosts and VMware

Digital multimeters

Job description

GDIT is seeking a Systems Engineer to support secured communications for FEMA’s Office of National Continuity Programs in Northern Virginia. The role will be responsible for a wide variety of telecommunications platforms.

Candidate must be local to the DMV and able to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and deployment of Cisco networking equipment, to include Cisco integrated services routers, Cisco aggregation services routers, and Cisco switches.
• Plan, configure, test, and implement new network architecture elements associated with LAN/WAN expansion and existing customer base augmentation.
• Provide configuration and administration support for data center assets.
• Manage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipment.
• Provide administration, maintenance, operations, and customer support to Microsoft Windows workstations, VOIP phone, and video teleconferencing (VTC) equipment.
• Receive, transport, load, and configure communications security
  (COMSEC) keying material for secure communications equipment.
• Provide feedback and guidance in developing solutions to unique mission requirements involving replacement, upgrades, and augmentations to existing communications capabilities.
• Document standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts.
• Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment.

Ideal Candidate Criteria

• Firm grasp of IP routing and switching technologies with special emphasis on carrier ethernet architecture, 802.1 Q-in-Q switching, and multiprotocol label switching/dense wavelength division multiplexing (MPLS/DWDM) transport capabilities.
• Firm understanding of OSPF routing propagation and spanning-tree switching technology.
• Firm understanding of network protocols such as ICMP, IGP, BGP, FTP, SSH, DNS, SRTP, SIP, and DHCP.
• Understanding of authentication technologies such as RADIUS and TACACS+
• Familiar with Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Windows active directory, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
• Knowledge of site design and equipment integration based on established deployment operating procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of generally accepted standards pertaining to technical writing/documentation associated with operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and quick reference guides.
• Knowledge of administration of ESXi hosts and VMware virtual environments.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex communications problems using specialized testing equipment such as spectrum analyzers, optical time domain reflectometers (OTDR), bit error rate testers, network traffic analyzers, and packet inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of general principles of electrical circuits, fabricating and splicing of electrical connectors, and testing electronic equipment using digital multimeters.
• Understanding of solutions procurement process to include assessment of alternatives, requirements analysis, budget restrictions, and implementation constraints.

Qualifications

• Available for travel within the continental United States for periods of time up to two weeks in support of mission activities.
• Possesses an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and possesses eligibility requirements to access classified information.
• Required certifications: CCNA must be obtained within 120 days of start date.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to articulate complex mission information to members of U.S. Government's leadership.
• Be capable of establishing and cultivating friendly relationships with partner agency personnel, third party equipment providers, and sibling programs internal to FEMA.
• Must be self-sufficient and capable of maintaining required operational tempo when working autonomously or with minimal supervision.
• Work location will be Bluemont, VA with limited travel to Washington, D.C. and offices in the DMV area. Work hours are flexible, but contract staff must meet minimal requirements on a weekly basis. CONUS travel is at the request of the customer and may not be flexible under some circumstances.