Network Engineer, Lead (Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility and Polygraph)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize integrated, scalable on-premises networks for a federal government client.

You will lead network projects, manage IP space, deploy firewalls, and coordinate with cyber, RMF A&A, and systems teams to ensure secure, reliable operations.

A TS/SCI with polygraph, DoD 8140 IAT II certs, and 9+ years of networking experience are required; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of networking experience.
• DoD 8140 IAT II Level certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, etc.).
• 8+ years with Juniper/Cisco routers and switches; firewall deployment.
• Knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize customer networks per ICD 503.
• Plan and lead network projects for installation and upgrade.
• Manage IP address space and routing across Layer 3+.
• Configure and maintain firewalls; monitor syslog events.
• Collaborate with CSOs, cyber security officers and RMF A&A activities.
• Assist cyber security officers to collect and report information during RMF A&A activities.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

US citizenship

9+ years networking

Juniper

Cisco

Security+ CE

DoD 8140 IAT II

Virtualization

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to leverage their expertise in designing and implementing integrated, scalable on-premises platforms in support of our government customer in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Network Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks IAW ICD 503
• Design and deploy functional networks (e.g. LAN, WLAN, WAN)
• Investigating and resolving operational problems.
• Working on teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases
• Plan and lead network projects for network installation and upgrade
• Responsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and below) and overall network traffic routing
• Manage IP address space allocation and track IP address permanent assignments
• Create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.)
• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls.
• Monitor syslog events and implement changes to improve security posture.
• Work with systems administrators, cyber security officers and CNDSP
• Assist cyber security officers to collectand reportinformation required during RMF A&A activities.
• Conduct regular network performance tests.
• Resolve escalated network support issues and document resolution
• Research and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades for network

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance w/current Polygraph required
• U.S. Citizenship requiredfor the purposes of obtaining and maintaining a clearance
• Bachelors degree and 9+ years of relevant networking experience
• DoD 8140 IAT II Level certification (e.g. Security+ CE,GSEC, CCNA-Security,CySA+, GICSP,CND,SSCP)
• At least 8 years working with Juniper and Cisco routers and switches, firewalls deployment, configuration, and migration
• Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms, services, architectures/ designs, and best practices

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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