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Fort Meade, MD
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
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CLEARANCE REQUIRED : TS/SCI with Poly
This job is located at: FT. Meade, MD
Education: MA/MS
Experience: 15+ years
Salary: $138,700.00
Job description:
As a Network Engineer you will manage Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN), including the planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, or video formats, as well as design and monitor new complex network systems, configure and install network hardware or software, and maintain LAN operations. You will perform feasibility studies on complex information systems and conduct in-depth analyses complicated by novel problem and keep abreast of emerging technology to predict future network needs. The Network Engineer will participate in management discussions, meetings, committees, or special projects as we support and ensure security of the DoD network.
Roles and Responsibilities
Manage accounts, network storage, local authentication servers, file servers, user privileges, local group policy, local software testing, restoration operations, contingency planning, and local backups for SIPRNET, NIPRNET, and other networks
Maintain Site-wide C4I network infrastructure, including, but not limited to, cryptologic hardware equipment, all network fiber communications support (including building fiber and terminating fiber)
Maintain port requirements, Tier-1 and Tier-0 devices, routers, and switches
Create and update network maps and logical network paths
Rekey network devices, update security settings, and implement operating system upgrades
Engage with Site users and liaise daily with the ESD and ESC AF to help resolve user and network related issues as well as maintain the integrity of the Site domain
Perform help desk support of IT systems
Provide first-level contact with customers, to include senior leadership personnel and convey resolutions to issues, track and route trouble tickets
Provide classified and unclassified multimedia, telephone, video teleconferencing (VTC), and audiovisual (AV) equipment support for military, civilian, and contractor employees
Perform technical support and inventory control for government owned computers, printers, and other devices
Ensure security patching is completed and locally downloaded; implement Time Compliance Network Order (TCNO) patches that cannot be perform remotely
Perform investigative administration operations for malware, spyware, Trojans, or unauthorized software detected on any device
Solve complex networking and administration issues and use critical thinking to support network functionality alongside System Administrators
Plan and schedule the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems and applications software
Maintain and resolve fiber optic and network cable issues while maintaining NIPR/SIPR networks
Solve network security and security configuration and ensure network devices meet security compliance standards
Maintain and resolve Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) interoperability issues
Maintain systems configuration and manage the installation and integration of network system fixes, upgrades and enhancements
Perform feasibility studies on complex network systems and conduct in-depth analysis complicated by novel problems
Follow the required guidelines provided in T.O 00-33A-1001 General Cyberspace Support Activities Management Procedures and Practice Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph after hiring.
Experience managing complex unclassified and classified networks including switching and routing, account management, authentication services, user privileges, local group policy, software testing, restoration operations, and contingency planning
Experience implementing network security patches; pushing TCNO patches
Information Assurance DOD 85701-M IAT Level II Certification
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Desired Qualifications:
Current Polygraph.
Experience with Cisco and Juniper network hardware and software
Experience with SolarWinds and with Junos Space Network Management Platform
Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Experience deploying/utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine
Experience with PowerShell DHCP
Knowledge of DoD networks and DoD network limitations in an IT-related field
Experience with VMWare Component Protection (VMCP)
Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate-Junos Certification (JNCIA-Junos)
Juniper Networks Certified Specialist - Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification
Experience with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology
Why work for QSL?
Our founders, Mel Wick and Bill Cronin, retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Community. Like many Americans and military veterans, they felt a strong desire to support the nation's response to the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could. They established QSL to do just that, Stay in the Fight! QSL is built on a SOF culture, emphasizing selfless-service and teamwork. Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation.
QSL's Benefit Package
Because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us. It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance. In order to accomplish this, we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work, an excellent work environment, and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensation/benefit package remains competitive.
Listed below are some of our standard benefits. We combine all traditional paid time off (Federal holidays, sick time, leave time personal days, jury duty, bereavement, etc.) into one category which allows employees flexibility in how they use their leave time and enables them to better balance their career with their personal needs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.
This job is located at: FT. Meade, MD
Education: MA/MS
Experience: 15+ years
Salary: $138,700.00
Job description:
As a Network Engineer you will manage Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN), including the planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, or video formats, as well as design and monitor new complex network systems, configure and install network hardware or software, and maintain LAN operations. You will perform feasibility studies on complex information systems and conduct in-depth analyses complicated by novel problem and keep abreast of emerging technology to predict future network needs. The Network Engineer will participate in management discussions, meetings, committees, or special projects as we support and ensure security of the DoD network.
Roles and Responsibilities
Manage accounts, network storage, local authentication servers, file servers, user privileges, local group policy, local software testing, restoration operations, contingency planning, and local backups for SIPRNET, NIPRNET, and other networks
Maintain Site-wide C4I network infrastructure, including, but not limited to, cryptologic hardware equipment, all network fiber communications support (including building fiber and terminating fiber)
Maintain port requirements, Tier-1 and Tier-0 devices, routers, and switches
Create and update network maps and logical network paths
Rekey network devices, update security settings, and implement operating system upgrades
Engage with Site users and liaise daily with the ESD and ESC AF to help resolve user and network related issues as well as maintain the integrity of the Site domain
Perform help desk support of IT systems
Provide first-level contact with customers, to include senior leadership personnel and convey resolutions to issues, track and route trouble tickets
Provide classified and unclassified multimedia, telephone, video teleconferencing (VTC), and audiovisual (AV) equipment support for military, civilian, and contractor employees
Perform technical support and inventory control for government owned computers, printers, and other devices
Ensure security patching is completed and locally downloaded; implement Time Compliance Network Order (TCNO) patches that cannot be perform remotely
Perform investigative administration operations for malware, spyware, Trojans, or unauthorized software detected on any device
Solve complex networking and administration issues and use critical thinking to support network functionality alongside System Administrators
Plan and schedule the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems and applications software
Maintain and resolve fiber optic and network cable issues while maintaining NIPR/SIPR networks
Solve network security and security configuration and ensure network devices meet security compliance standards
Maintain and resolve Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) interoperability issues
Maintain systems configuration and manage the installation and integration of network system fixes, upgrades and enhancements
Perform feasibility studies on complex network systems and conduct in-depth analysis complicated by novel problems
Follow the required guidelines provided in T.O 00-33A-1001 General Cyberspace Support Activities Management Procedures and Practice Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph after hiring.
Experience managing complex unclassified and classified networks including switching and routing, account management, authentication services, user privileges, local group policy, software testing, restoration operations, and contingency planning
Experience implementing network security patches; pushing TCNO patches
Information Assurance DOD 85701-M IAT Level II Certification
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Desired Qualifications:
Current Polygraph.
Experience with Cisco and Juniper network hardware and software
Experience with SolarWinds and with Junos Space Network Management Platform
Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Experience deploying/utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine
Experience with PowerShell DHCP
Knowledge of DoD networks and DoD network limitations in an IT-related field
Experience with VMWare Component Protection (VMCP)
Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate-Junos Certification (JNCIA-Junos)
Juniper Networks Certified Specialist - Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification
Experience with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology
Why work for QSL?
Our founders, Mel Wick and Bill Cronin, retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Community. Like many Americans and military veterans, they felt a strong desire to support the nation's response to the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could. They established QSL to do just that, Stay in the Fight! QSL is built on a SOF culture, emphasizing selfless-service and teamwork. Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation.
QSL's Benefit Package
Because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us. It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance. In order to accomplish this, we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work, an excellent work environment, and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensation/benefit package remains competitive.
Listed below are some of our standard benefits. We combine all traditional paid time off (Federal holidays, sick time, leave time personal days, jury duty, bereavement, etc.) into one category which allows employees flexibility in how they use their leave time and enables them to better balance their career with their personal needs.
- Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
- Disability (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Discount Programs
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.
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