Network Operations Engineer

Jobtailor; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Network Engineer in Quantico to administer routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN termination appliances for site-to-site and remote access. You will plan system updates and disaster recovery operations while ensuring DISA STIG/NIST 800-53 compliance.

You will test, document, troubleshoot, and resolve issues, replace faulty components, and monitor performance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and Tier 2 security-enabled support are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT-related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years in a Network Engineering role.
• Active Federal TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility prior to start.
• Ability to take and pass a CI Polygraph.
• Current IAT Level II cyber security certification (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Networking knowledge: STP, VLANs, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, IPsec VPNs, ACLs, SNMP, packet analysis tools.
• Platform experience with Cisco FirePower, ASA Firewall, IOS-XE routers/switches, Aruba Mobility Controllers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a complex, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer network routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN termination appliances for site-to-site and remote access.
• Plan and perform network systems-level updates and disaster recovery operations.
• Install and configure network and server systems hardware and software according to DISA STIG, NIST SP 800-53, and applicable guidelines.
• Perform testing and documentation to report systems status and support operations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, network, and system problems.
• Replace defective components when necessary.
• Monitor network performance and determine required adjustments and future changes.
• Collaborate with software, test, server engineering, and operations staff.
• Provide customer-facing Tier 2 technical support for daily operations and CSfC deployments.

Skills

Network Administration

Tier 2 Support

Security Clearance

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

Cisco FirePower

ArubaOS Mobility Controllers

Nessus

Splunk

Palo Alto PAN-OS

VMware vSphere

Windows Servers

Job description

• Administer network routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN termination appliances for site-to-site and remote access
• Plan and perform network systems-level updates and disaster recovery operations
• Install and configure network and server systems hardware and software according to DISA STIG, NIST SP 800-53, and applicable hardening guidelines and benchmarks
• Perform testing and documentation to report systems status and support operations
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, network, and system problems
• Replace defective components when necessary
• Monitor network performance and determine required adjustments and future changes
• Collaborate with software, test, server engineering, and operations staff
• Provide customer-facing Tier 2 technical support for daily operations and maintenance of a CSfC solution
• Resolve end-user tickets within a secure client-embedded environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an IT-related discipline, or equivalent related technical experience
• 3-5+ years of experience in a Network Engineering role
• Active Federal TOP SECRET Security Clearance with SCI eligibility prior to start
• Ability to take and pass a CI Polygraph
• Current, active IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or equivalent)
• Networking knowledge: STP, VLANs, trunking, static/dynamic routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IPsec VPNs, ACLs, SNMP, packet filtering, and packet analysis tools
• Platform experience with Cisco FirePower (FTD), Cisco ASA Firewall, Cisco IOS-XE Routers, Cisco IOS-XE Switches, and Aruba ArubaOS Mobility Controllers
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a complex and fast-moving environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Desired: current, active professional networking/security certifications (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Microsoft)
• Desired: prior experience or working knowledge of Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) deployments
• Desired: prior experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms
• Desired: prior experience with Android-based End User Devices (EUD)
• Desired: working knowledge or experience with AD CS, Nessus, Splunk, Palo Alto PAN-OS NexGen Firewall, VMware vSphere, and Windows Servers
• Desired: knowledge of automating provisioning and troubleshooting of network devices, server deployments, and processes
• Desired: ability to work with, help, lead, and mentor junior staff members

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in network administration, including the management of routers, switches, and firewalls, while ensuring compliance with security standards such as DISA STIG and NIST SP 800-53. Proficient in providing Tier 2 technical support and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex network issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Network Administration
• Active Federal TOP SECRET Security Clearance
• IAT Level II Cyber Security Certification
• Cisco FirePower and ASA Firewall Experience
• Network Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving

Hard Skills

• Network Routers
• Switches
• Firewalls
• VPN Termination Appliances
• STP
• VLANs
• BGP
• EIGRP
• OSPF
• IPsec VPNs

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Multi-tasking Ability
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Decision-Making Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Security+
• CySA+
• CISSP
• Cisco Certifications
• Aruba Certifications

Industry Keywords

• DISA STIG
• NIST SP 800-53
• CSfC Deployments
• Mobile Device Management
• Android-based End User Devices

Tools & Technologies

• Cisco IOS-XE Routers
• Cisco IOS-XE Switches
• ArubaOS Mobility Controllers
• Nessus
• Splunk
• Palo Alto PAN-OS
• VMware vSphere
• Windows Servers