Network Engineer Active TS SCI
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security)
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support the Department of Navy in designing, optimizing, and maintaining a secure, high-performance network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco network platforms, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation, and enterprise-scale network architecture. This role involves modernizing WAN/MAN/LAN technologies, ensuring network security, and implementing automation for efficient provisioning.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Design & Architecture
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security)
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support the Department of Navy in designing, optimizing, and maintaining a secure, high-performance network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco network platforms, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation, and enterprise-scale network architecture. This role involves modernizing WAN/MAN/LAN technologies, ensuring network security, and implementing automation for efficient provisioning.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Design & Architecture
- Evaluate and recommend new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
- Analyze existing network architecture and design upgrades for WAN/MAN/LAN environments.
- Develop detailed schematics, technical documentation, and SOPs for network configurations.
- Conduct cost/benefit analysis for hardware/software solutions to meet current and future capacity needs.
- Design telecommunications circuit specifications and ensure compliance with DoD standards.
- Test and validate network designs before deployment.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for automated network provisioning (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
- Maintain expertise in Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and unified communications systems.
- Ensure network designs comply with DoD RMF (Risk Management Framework) and DODAF 2.0 standards.
- Support Change Management Processes for secure and efficient network updates.
- Work with network encryptors for secure data transmission in low-bandwidth environments.
- Active TS/SCI clearance (non-negotiable).
- Education & Experience:
- BS/BA + 5 years of network engineering experience OR
- MS/MA + 3 years of network engineering experience.
- Technical Expertise:
- Proven experience with Cisco networking (routers, switches, firewalls, UC systems).
- Proficiency in network automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform).
- Strong Visio/MS Office skills for network documentation.
- Experience with LAN/WAN optimization and troubleshooting.
- Certification:
- DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security) must be obtained before start date.
- Professional Certifications:
- Cisco (CCNP Enterprise, DevNet Professional)
- Azure (AZ-104), VMware (VCP-NV), ITIL 4
- Advanced Networking Knowledge:
- VMware NSX-T, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), NetFlow/SNMP monitoring
- DISN (Defense Information Systems Network) or CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks)
- Methodologies & Frameworks:
- Agile project management
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Mission-Critical Impact: Support the Department of Navy in securing and modernizing enterprise networks.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with Cisco, IaC automation, SDN, and cloud-integrated networks.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for certification advancement and leadership in network architecture.
- Location: Onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.
- Certification Compliance: IAT Level III must be obtained before starting.
