O&M Network Specialist 4 (Tech Specialist 4) with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an O&M Network Specialist IV to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit in Tysons, VA.

The role focuses on designing, implementing, operating, and maintaining secure network solutions for federal, local, and commercial customers, with 100% on-site work and significant DoD compliance expectations. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in network engineering, strong WAN/IP routing skills (BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN), and experience with cloud networking (Azure ExpressRoute).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field or related discipline with 7+ years of experience.
• DoD 8140 Cyberspace Workforce qualification for Intermediate level Network Operations is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and experience using ticketing systems.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop configuration for an expanding enterprise network.
• Refine requirements and design documentation for customer solutions.
• Provide O&M support and deployment plans throughout project lifecycle.
• Deliver technical presentations to customer staff in technical and non-technical roles.

Skills

Network engineering

WAN/Transport

IP routing

BGP

MPLS

SD-WAN

Cloud orchestration

Azure ExpressRoute

DoD security policies

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

AAS degree in Engineering or related discipline

HS diploma with 12+ years experience

Tools

Juniper/JUNOS

Palo Alto

HPE

Job description

Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. We are seeking a O&M Network Specialist 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets. Responsibilities Summary O&M Network Engineering will be responsible for the development and support of the customer solutions, technical strategies and objectives throughout the typical IT project lifecycle. The O&M Network Engineer is responsible to refining requirements, development and revising design documentation, producing installation instructions and deployment plans, and providing O&M support for the network. In addition, they will assist in delivering technical presentations to customer staff in both technical and non-technical roles. The position will contribute to the existing implementation by designing and develop configuration for an expanding enterprise. This includes preparing and performing surveys and assessment for selected customer existing network systems, participate in the infrastructure design and deployment activities with directly involved in the hands-on implementation of customer network systems and develop documentation throughout the entire lifecycle. NOTE: The job is 100% on-site work. No remote or teleworking is anticipated. Candidate duties, responsibilities and skill sets needed to be successful: * Candidates must be detail oriented, with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to present complex and technical concepts to non-technical team members.

• An ability to learn new technologies quickly
• An ability to develop and follow processes and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated performance in network engineering technology, with expertise in network device, configuration, able to easily navigate the CLI, deploy applicable patches, and make configuration changes as needed.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Candidates are expected to perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot & identify issues at all layers of the network.
• Expertise with WAN/Transport and IP routing technologies and protocols, candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of networking protocols such as BGP, MPLS, and SD-WAN in order to support ongoing maintenance and operation projects.
• Expertise in Cloud Orchestration and management of network devices
• Expertise in working with & troubleshooting cloud network technologies such as ExpressRoute and Azure Virtual Networks (with IL-2 or higher experience a plus) and an understanding of how these interact with traditional network technology through on-prem and network virtual appliances.
• Working knowledge of WAN technology and different communication circuits
• Experience in deployment of LAN (cable plant, connection medium, connector types) and their capabilities, limitations and work arounds.
• Understanding of DoD network security policies and methodologies and ability to implement them across the enterprise.
• Experience with working in a multi enclave environment.
• Understanding of network traffic management and experience in development and implement effective network optimization solutions. * Juniper/HPE/JUNOS and/or Palo Alto experience is a plus Qualifications Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active Top Secret w/ SCI is required Position / Candidate Requirements * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Field or related discipline with 7+ years applicable experience OR
• AAS degree in an Engineering Field or related discipline with 10+ years applicable experience OR
• HS diploma with 12+ years applicable experience
• Strong communication skills and experience using ticketing.
• DoD Manual 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Certification for Intermediate level Network Operations Specialist DCWF Code 441
• Must hold a valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport for international travel.
• Ability to travel: 10%

What we offer: * A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust. * An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years. * Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement. * Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management. We offer an excellent benefits package including: * A competitive salary * Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * 401k Retirement Plan * Military Reserve pay offset * Paid maternity leave Abilities: * Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. * Sitting for extended periods of time. * Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. * Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. * Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. * Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. * Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. * Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. * Identify and understand the speech of another person. Pay Range USD $125,000.00 - USD $172,000.00 /Yr.