Network Engineer III

RISA; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RISA seeks an experienced Network Engineer III for a vital role supporting networks across multiple security domains. The ideal candidate has significant experience in Network and Transport technologies and possesses a TS/SCI clearance.

This full-time position entails significant responsibilities, including network operation and sustainment, and requires a minimum of 25% travel. Strong qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field and hands-on experience with Juniper devices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies.
• Experience with OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and related protocols.
• Certifications: IAT II, JNCIA, CCNP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support WAN, LAN, and CAN networks across security domains.
• Coordinate system maintenance and installation.
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.

Skills

Network Engineering

Troubleshooting

Clearance TS/SCI

Juniper devices

Network analysis tools

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HP/Microfocus Network Automation

Riverbed

Juniper firewall/VPN equipment

Job description

Network Engineer III

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full-time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: 25%

Position Overview

RISA has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Network Engineer supporting an Intelligence Community customer's wide-area (WAN), local-area (LAN) and campus-area (CAN) networks across multiple security domains.

Responsibilities

Focus will be on Network Engineering, new project requirements, and the operation and sustainment of existing infrastructure. This position does require at least 25% travel.

• Coordination of system maintenance, monitoring, and installation of multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms, and technologies.
• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network media and components.
• Evaluate and monitor the health and performance of the network, including hardware and management software.
• Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Assist with the development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions, or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
• Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives.
• Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance the capacity, performance, and reliability of the network.
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices.
• Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with all Government policies.
• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
• Perform site surveys for new installations and technology refresh.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots satellite communications equipment.
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: active TS/SCI
• 8+ years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques
• 4+ years' experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment
• Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions
• Experience with Juniper, switches, routers, and firewalls (MX, EX, SRX devices) Cryptographic devices (KG-175G/X, KG-245A/X)
• Experience with Network analysis tools (HP/Microfocus Network Automation and Network Node Manager, Juniper Secure Analytics, Infoblox, Riverbed)
• Experience with Juniper firewall/VPN equipment (SRX series)
• Experience with supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc)
• Experience with OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP L2/3VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU, FTP, Import/Export policies.
• Certifications: IAT II

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP (or equivalent)
• ITIL v3 Foundations
• ISC2 CISSP
• CompTIA Security +

Work Environment

• Professional Office Environment: Must be able to sit at a desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.
• Must be able to communicate regularly via telephone and verbally present information to employees, customers, and outside vendors.

Expected Hours of Work

• 40 hours per week based on the customer's core operating hours.

RISA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Upon receiving an offer of employment, all applicants will be required to do a background check, including a criminal record check and employment/education verification.