Senior Network Engineer

Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland (FULLY ON-SITE)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Certification Required: Security+ (or 8570 compliant)

Skills required:
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of overall related experience or Master with 10+ years.
Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in remotely configuring networking or transport devices.
• Ability to map IP addresses and subnets for networking devices or ability to establish in-band/out of band management connections on transport devices.
• Ability to interpret network topology diagrams and proposed device configuration changes.
• Knowledge of configuring, deploying and supporting HAIPE (KG-175D)- especially with GD
GemOne.
• Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance.
• Must possess current DoD 8570 certification at IAT level II, Security +ce
• Proficiency with Juniper IOS or other IP/transport specific management tools (EMS) and
general practices.
• Basic Linux Administration or command line interface (CLI) and scripting skills.


Responsibilities:
• Work closely with DRSN engineers and site personnel for coordinating deployments and
maintenance actions.
• Evaluate system network requirements and make appropriate technical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Juniper networking devices to include establishing remote management
connectivity, updating the operating systems, coordinating and performing verification test
(BER or "burn-in" tests) configuring alarm and system profiles, and configuring/testing
various layers of the OSI model.
• Assist IA personnel regarding network security and SSP maintenance. Ensure that the
network configuration meets all IA requirements.
• Perform installation test and acceptance (IT&A) of network components both directly through
the various GUI/CLI or interface systems, by directing and/or facilitating remote testing with
on-site field engineering support.
• Monitor network performance.
• Support deployments as required.
• Expert Knowledge of IP principles

Job Description:
The successful candidate will have a Network Engineering background responsible for the design, document, test, deployment and maintenance of the IP network solutions within an enterprise environment on a high-paced, fast-moving program. As a Network Engineer, the successful candidate will be a part of a team that interacts with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customers and vendors but primarily with subject matter expert teammates. In this role, the candidate will be a subject matter expert (SME) in all things related to the IP Network technologies, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability of WAN and LAN infrastructure across multiple environments (DEV/TEST and Production). The candidate will also provide technical assistance, administer configurations, upgrade software, develop and/or update related documentation, ensure applicable STIGs are applied and documented, conduct and support testing on work performed, recommend enhancements, and troubleshoot and resolve issues associated with the various network components.




• This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
• Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required


o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
 Medical, dental & vision
 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
 Short and long-term disability
 Health Spending Account (HSA)
 Transportation benefits
 Employee Assistance Program
 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)