Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Hardware
Sterling, VA (On-Site/Office)
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
The on-site Network Technician shall perform the following minimum duties:
Assisting the System Administrators as assigned by the Lead System Administrator.
Assisting the Lead Network Engineer in developing and implementing IT/network plans
Managing network operations using simple network management protocol (SNMP) network management tools.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems with network protocol capture/decode analyzers.
Planning and building network from open system interconnect (OSI) Layer 1 through Layer 3.
Managing TCP/IP internetworking connectivity to include addressing and subnetting.
Monitoring network as defined in the network monitoring plan.
Installing, configuring, updating and documenting the physical cable plant.
Installing, configuring and managing networking hardware (switches, bridges, hubs, concentrators, transceivers).
Installing, configuring and managing network security (firewalls, IP blocking).
Configuring and managing virtual private networks (VPNs).
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or four (4) years equivalent experience as network engineer or network technician.
- Six (6) years' experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and other Cisco network hardware.
- Seven (7) year intelligence community experience as a network engineer or network administrator.
Desirable:
- 3-5 years of HAND-ON network engineering experience in customer environment
- Hands-on Cisco firewall experience (ASA/Firepower 5510, 5515X, FP4100's, etc...)
- Hands-on Cisco Catalyst switch experience (Nexus switch experience would be a HUGE plus)
- CCNP-level knowledge of Cisco networking (No requirement for certification, but understanding at this level is required)
- Familiarity with cabling types/standards (i.e., Single Mode vs. Multi Mode, LC connector vs. SC connector, Cat5/6/7, etc...)
- Good understanding of network link virtualization technologies (i.e., Ether-channel/Port-channel, Nexus virtual port-channels (vpcs))
- Willingness to perform layer 1 tasks as needed (pulling cable, racking/stacking, etc...)
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Strong project management experience (i.e., ability to manage projects through their full lifecycle in order to meet deadlines)
- Ability to use MS Visio to produce network diagrams
- Must be able to survive and thrive in a non-enterprise, fast paced environment
- Ability to create and present presentations and other ad-hoc technical briefings as necessary
- Understanding of how mission enclaves communicate with Enterprise networks
- Familiarity with Cisco Firewall Management Center to manage Firepower firewall
- Experience with Cisco Nexus Ethernet switching platforms (Nexus 5500, 5600, 7700, and 9500)
- Experience with Cisco MDS Fibre Channel switching platforms (MDS 9000)
- Familiarity with Storage Area Networking (SAN) and Fibre Channel protocols and standards
- Familiarity with Linux operating system
- Familiarity with SolarWinds network management/monitoring tool
- Familiarity with virtual appliances (switches, firewalls, etc...)
- Familiarity with JIRA
- Experience working in a 'mission-like' environment (outside of Enterprise comms)
- AWS/Cloud familiarity
TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
The on-site Network Technician shall perform the following minimum duties:
Assisting the System Administrators as assigned by the Lead System Administrator.
Assisting the Lead Network Engineer in developing and implementing IT/network plans
Managing network operations using simple network management protocol (SNMP) network management tools.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems with network protocol capture/decode analyzers.
Planning and building network from open system interconnect (OSI) Layer 1 through Layer 3.
Managing TCP/IP internetworking connectivity to include addressing and subnetting.
Monitoring network as defined in the network monitoring plan.
Installing, configuring, updating and documenting the physical cable plant.
Installing, configuring and managing networking hardware (switches, bridges, hubs, concentrators, transceivers).
Installing, configuring and managing network security (firewalls, IP blocking).
Configuring and managing virtual private networks (VPNs).
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or four (4) years equivalent experience as network engineer or network technician.
- Six (6) years' experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and other Cisco network hardware.
- Seven (7) year intelligence community experience as a network engineer or network administrator.
Desirable:
- 3-5 years of HAND-ON network engineering experience in customer environment
- Hands-on Cisco firewall experience (ASA/Firepower 5510, 5515X, FP4100's, etc...)
- Hands-on Cisco Catalyst switch experience (Nexus switch experience would be a HUGE plus)
- CCNP-level knowledge of Cisco networking (No requirement for certification, but understanding at this level is required)
- Familiarity with cabling types/standards (i.e., Single Mode vs. Multi Mode, LC connector vs. SC connector, Cat5/6/7, etc...)
- Good understanding of network link virtualization technologies (i.e., Ether-channel/Port-channel, Nexus virtual port-channels (vpcs))
- Willingness to perform layer 1 tasks as needed (pulling cable, racking/stacking, etc...)
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Strong project management experience (i.e., ability to manage projects through their full lifecycle in order to meet deadlines)
- Ability to use MS Visio to produce network diagrams
- Must be able to survive and thrive in a non-enterprise, fast paced environment
- Ability to create and present presentations and other ad-hoc technical briefings as necessary
- Understanding of how mission enclaves communicate with Enterprise networks
- Familiarity with Cisco Firewall Management Center to manage Firepower firewall
- Experience with Cisco Nexus Ethernet switching platforms (Nexus 5500, 5600, 7700, and 9500)
- Experience with Cisco MDS Fibre Channel switching platforms (MDS 9000)
- Familiarity with Storage Area Networking (SAN) and Fibre Channel protocols and standards
- Familiarity with Linux operating system
- Familiarity with SolarWinds network management/monitoring tool
- Familiarity with virtual appliances (switches, firewalls, etc...)
- Familiarity with JIRA
- Experience working in a 'mission-like' environment (outside of Enterprise comms)
- AWS/Cloud familiarity
TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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