Network Engineer, Senior

Navstar Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Navstar Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer to join an agile SAFe team supporting a large, complex program. You will maintain network documentation, perform IAVA processing, and support LAN/WAN architecture across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities include testing and installing new capabilities, ensuring incident resolution, and creating accurate as-built designs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on hardware/software experience with Cisco.
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on hardware/software experience with Palo Alto.
• Experience providing analysis, root cause diagnosis, and troubleshooting for routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of IP subnetting, VLANs and the OSI layers.
• In-depth experience with multiple vendor networking products (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).
• Solid understanding of copper and fiber media and connectors (RJ45, LC, SC, ST).
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to local locations (occasional overnight).
• Senior: 10 years in similar scope; Expert: 12 years in similar scope; government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain network documentation for incident resolution.
• Provide enterprise network support aligning with LAN/WAN architecture.
• Manage IAVA processing and system security scanning per SSPs.
• Propose, design, test, and install new capabilities in the environment.
• Develop and maintain technical data such as rack elevations and installation instructions.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Cisco hardware/software experience

Palo Alto hardware/software experience

Network troubleshooting

IP subnetting & VLANs

OSI model knowledge

Vendor networking products

Physical media & connectors

Travel willingness (up to 25%)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

VMware 7+

KG-175/KG-250/KG-255 configurations

Job description

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

Role Description:

A Network Engineer is needed to join a highly performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology to support a large, complex, fast-paced program. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test and production environments. We are using Test Driven Development (TDD) and test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools in providing system engineering, development, test, integration and operational support for a program that is injecting new technology and adding advanced capabilities, while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system.

The selected candidate will participate in the creation and ongoing maintenance of network documentation ensuring that clear, concise, and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution. She/he will provide enterprise network support, working closely with the IT service provider teams to ensure customer requirements are considered and supported by the evolving LAN/WAN architecture. Responsibilities include executing the process for managing information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites in accordance with the System Security Plans for these systems to rapidly and accurately identify and remediate IAVAs. The selected candidate will propose, design, test, and install capabilities that are new to the environment, and will oversee the development and maintenance of technical data such as rack elevations, installation instructions, and other as built designs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Must have at least 5 years of in-depth experience with hardware/software from Cisco Systems.
• Must have at least 5 years of in-depth experience with hardware/software from Palo Alto Systems.
• Must have experience providing analysis, root cause diagnosis, and troubleshooting for routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Must have an in-depth understanding of IP subnetting, VLANs and the OSI layers.
• Must have in-depth experience with various vendor networking products (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).
• Must have a solid understanding of different physical mediums such as copper and single mode/multimode fiber and physical connector types (RJ11, RJ45, LC, SC, ST, etc.).
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time to local program locations (not overnight). Additional travel to CONUS and OCONUS location(s) may also be required (overnight).
• To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the requirements for one of the following skill levels:
  • Senior: Ten (10) years experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required of which five (5) years shall be within the Federal Government. Four (4) years of additional network engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Expert: Twelve (12) years experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required of which five (5) years shall be within the Federal Government. Four (4) years of additional network engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and at least 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience with KG-175 and/or KG-250/KG-255 configuration and deployment.
• Experience with VINE/GEM One.
• Experience with SolarWinds or other similar network monitoring applications, configuration and monitoring tools.
• Experience with VMWare 7 or higher usage and network configuration.
• Experience with any or all the following technologies: Cisco, Nexus/ Catalyst/ ASA/ ISR/XE/ ASA/Firepower,ISE, McAfee Sidewinder, Palo Alto, Juniper, F5, IPSEC, NAT, SCP, TFTP, BGP, vPC.
• Experience with Cisco Call Manager server configuration and troubleshooting with integration of Instant Messaging (IMP), Cisco Meeting Server, Jabber and Unity Voicemail; Managing and upgrading the Cisco Unified Communications and Collaboration infrastructure – On Premise.
• Experience with OLT/PON.
• Experience with TCP MTU/MSS adjustments and a basic understanding.
• Understanding of security using technologies as reverse proxies, cross domain solutions and load balancers.

Pay Rate:

In compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $240,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.