Network Engineer (Network Engineering, Associate) with Security Clearance

Job Description

Company: MIL Corporation

Location: Lexington Park, US

Summary The MIL Corporation is seeking a Network Engineer (Network Engineering, Associate) to support a Federal Government client in Patuxent River, MD.

The Network

Engineer will provide support to the government client and interface with RDT&E and other support organizations.

The Network

Engineer will apply system engineering and computer networking principles to the development, design and integration of hardware and software systems associated with local, regional and wide area networks and systems that process and route voice, video, data, and imagery information. This position currently requires an on-site schedule, with 5 days on-site and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities Review detailed network designs and network configurations to ensure consistency with the architecture, as well as gain insight into optimizing network architectures based on real-world applications Create, update, and maintain system level baseline documentation to include block diagrams, Simple Network Diagrams (SND), Detailed Network Diagrams (DND), and router & switch configuration Templates Implement network and operating System Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to secure all aspects of the network. Assist in providing IATT and ATO packages for lab environments Provide network expertise and establish connections on site installations Provide engineering expertise and troubleshooting skills to solve problems and restore reliability to the network and associated systems Provide inputs to routine weekly meetings, status updates, site calls, and written documentation for procedures, trip reports, and network analysis.

Work closely with other departments/organizations and collaborate with other IT staff on infrastructure activities.

Support customer’s briefings and design reviews, and work independently in a multi-tasking environment Travel 25% to 35% to other sites, as needed Required Qualifications A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience working independently and/or as part of a Network team to configure, install, support and maintain network hardware and software infrastructure including switches, routers (Cisco, Ruckus/Brocade), firewalls (Juniper), Encryption Devices (KG175x) etc. Monitoring and controlling the performance and status of the network resources, utilizing software and hardware tools, identifying and diagnosing complex problems and factors affecting network performance. Undertake routine preventative measures, maintain and monitor network security and ensure corporate security compliance.

A Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in system administration of LAN/WAN systems, network security, systems maintenance, systems monitoring/reporting, requirements analysis, requirements planning, resource scheduling, configuration management, and documentation management. Strong knowledge of Layer 2 switching.

Knowledge of basic concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless) Ability to develop and write Standard Operating Procedures for technical and non-technical consumers as well as Network Diagrams Effective verbal and written communication skills Cisco CCNA Certification or equivalent (e.g. JNCIA, Network +) Must be able to move/lift up to 50 lbs Must be flexible with work schedule to include occasional weekends and holidays Desired Qualifications Familiarity DoD DISN network infrastructure Cisco CCNP Certification or higher Proficiency with Microsoft Visio Extensive experience with IPSEC, VPN, QoS, Multicast, OCSP, BGP, and L2TP Familiarity with Linux – RHEL Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education and/or advanced certification; a Master’s degree will be considered in lieu of 3 years of professional experience; a PHD will be considered in lieu of 5 years of professional experience.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must possess a current Top-Secret clearance; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects.

Compensation The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $100,000 – $151,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical sal

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