Network Engineer, Principal Specialist

What you'll do

• Install, maintain, support, and monitor classified network infrastructure.
• Plan and perform installation or reconfiguration of hardware and software for voice and data networks.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Manage network management software platforms and Cisco ISE with 802.1X.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including operational instructions and network diagrams.
• Propose and configure cost-effective solutions to meet future communication requirements and redundancy needs.
• Resolve networking problems in tactical environments in coordination with program engineers.
• Provide mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing to improve the technical team's performance.

What we're looking for

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• A University Degree with minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years of experience is required.
• Experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems is required.
• Obtain Security+ certification within 6 months (preferred).
• Obtain Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) within a year (preferred).
• Experience with Cisco ISE, 802.1X, SolarWinds, and setting up client server environments for government networks (preferred).
• Experience with cabling/fiber standards, Visio diagramming, and encryption devices (preferred).