Senior Juniper Network Engineer

D2 Consulting; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Technical Services is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to support a wide-area, local-area and campus network across multiple security domains for an Intelligence Community customer. You will design, install, monitor and troubleshoot complex enterprise networks and contribute to roadmaps and security compliance.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years of related experience, and strong knowledge of DoD network architectures, Juniper devices, and IP services across NIPRNET/SIPRNET/JWICS.

Qualifications

• 8+ years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques.
• 4+ years' experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with DoD network architecture instructions and KAAM frameworks.
• Experience with Juniper devices and cryptographic equipment (KG-175G/F/X).
• IAT II certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, monitoring and installation of WAN/LAN/CAN environments.
• Research and implement enterprise network solutions to support goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across multiple environments.
• Monitor health and performance of network hardware and software.
• Develop roadmaps for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Prepare test plans and documentation for upgrades.
• Support traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve capacity and reliability.

Skills

Network & Transport technologies

DoD network architecture knowledge

IP services & external networks

Network troubleshooting

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

IAT II

Tools

Juniper MX/EX/QFX/SRX

Cryptographic devices KG-175G

Network analysis tools

Job description

• ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

Team D2 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:

• 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 health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.
• Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Assist with 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 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, ensures compliance with all Government policies.
• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
• Perform site surveys to new installations and technology refresh.
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots satellite communications equipment.
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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, QFX, SRX devices) Cryptographic devices (KG-175G/F/X, KG-142)
• Experience with Network analysis tools (Network monitoring, AAA solutions, security analysis tools, etc…)
• Experience with supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and other external environments
• Experience with switching/LAN/L2 technologies, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP L2/3VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU/MSS, Import/Export policies, IPv4, IKE/IPSEC, Multicast, COS/QOS, SNMP, SYSLOG, AAA, etc…
• Experience with planning hardware for a new site installation or recap effort of existing equipment, planning projects, drafting network diagrams, drafting engineering configurations
• Experience with troubleshooting network environments and providing regular updates
• Certifications: IAT II

Desired:

• JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP (or equivalent)
• ITIL v3 Foundations
• ISC2 CISSP
• Experience with integrating multi-vendor cloud environments
• Experience with network automation via Python/PYEZ or Ansible
• Experience with Open-Text Network Automation, Network Node Manager, ScienceLogic SL1, Forward Networks, Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass, Juniper Route Director, Juniper Security Appliance, Riverbed, Infoblox & NetTerrain

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $135-$145k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.