Network Engineer (Wireless)

Network Engineer
Portsmouth VA (Norfolk Naval Shipyard) Onsite
We are seeking a Network Engineer (Wireless) for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard IT Support Services contract. NNSY's mission is to safely return warships to the Fleet on time and within budget. The NNSY CIO (Code 109) provides comprehensive IT and telecom support that maintains Fleet readiness in logistics, maintenance, engineering, supply, legal, readiness reporting, emergency response, and more. The CIO installs, manages, and secures all shipyard networks and systems; approves IT purchases; and runs a Navy/DoD-compliant Information Assurance program. It supports approximately 10,000 NMCI seats and leads cyberspace efficiency initiatives while managing SYLAN, SECNET, Mobile Workforce Enablement, NFPCICN, standalone systems, servers, wireless networks, circuits, applications, and devices.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and monitoring network systems, hardware, and software applications, including, but not limited to switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, routing protocols, and network appliances.
• Implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance of network components. Evaluate and respond to network incidents and perform corrective actions. Support approved change management processes.
• Implementing, managing, and configuring complex network environments, including routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Reviewing security information and event management (SEIM) tools to Client and resolve network events. Implementing and managing security protocols and policies within enterprise networks. Performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations or corrective actions.
• Proficiency in advanced routing protocols like EIGRP and OSPF, as well as switching technologies. Understanding and implementing SDN technologies like SD-Access and SD-WAN. Planning, designing, and implementing both local and wide-area enterprise networks.
• Working with Department of Defense teams to support project objectives. Contribute to the execution of project or task plan and helps assess and resolve events and issues.
• Knowledge and proficiency to work (including, but not limited to):
  • Hardware: Network switches (CISCO Nexus series 7000/9000 and Cisco Catalyst series); Cisco routers (CISCO 4551, 8500), Cisco wireless access points (9000 series), Aruba wireless access points (AP275, 375, 515).
  • Software: Cisco Wireless LAN controller (WLC), Solar Winds, Cisco Client, Cisco Catalyst Center (aka DNA), Splunk and Aruba Wireless LAN controller.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline AND a minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in Cisco networks, including the design, configuration, and installation of enterprise wired and wireless networks.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience as described above in lieu of a degree.

Required Skills

• Active CompTIA Security+ CE (or higher) certification.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification with Enterprise Core or Wireless specialty.

Security Clearance

• Active Top-Secret Security Clearance

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