Data Center Engineer - Secret

Sunayu•JB Andrews, MD

17d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and disciplined Data Center Network Engineer to support both unclassified and classified enterprise network infrastructure in direct support of Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR) operations. This role involves managing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining core data center hardware, including switches, routers, and high-performance server network interfaces. The engineer will also maintain comprehensive physical infrastructure documentation, employ and manage enterprise-level network systems using Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and configure Cisco Nexus Series switches and F5 Load Balancers. Additionally, the role requires administering RSA Authentication Manager, monitoring system performance, deploying and troubleshooting IPTV platforms, installing and configuring High-Assurance IP Encryptors (HAIPEs) like TACLANE, and implementing cybersecurity measures in accordance with DoD regulations. The engineer will develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), act as a technical point of contact with higher-level support units, draft and process Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs), coordinate hardware maintenance and upgrades, identify and mitigate single-points-of-failure, and participate in disaster recovery planning. A continuous, mission-critical operational standby and on-call rotation schedule is also required.

Requirements

Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical military/civilian experience (typically 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in secure environments).
Must meet DoD 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certification requirements; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) OR Cisco CCNP Enterprise.
CompTIA Security+ CE
Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise-grade switches and routers (specifically Cisco platforms).
Hands-on administration of Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), Cisco ISE, and F5 Local/Global Traffic Managers.
Experience with RSA Authentication Manager database administration and user agent configuration.
Direct experience configuring, keying, and troubleshooting TACLANE HAIPE encryption units.
Proficiency knowledge of DISA STIGs for network devices and appliances
Familiarity with SNMP monitoring protocols, Cacti, and multicast routing protocols (e.g., PIM, IGMP snooping) for IPTV systems.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of IPv6 to include configuration and common notation/nomenclature
Proficiency in Python and Ansible for network automation
Familiarity with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
Experience working in air-gapped and/or classified network environments (e.g., SIPRNet) is highly desirable
Knowledge of Air Force, Pentagon, and/or AFNCR
Experienced working at the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)

Responsibilities

Manage, deploy, configure, and maintain core data center hardware, including switches, routers, and high-performance server network interfaces.
Maintain comprehensive physical infrastructure documentation, including precise rack layouts, detailed port maps, and highly accurate physical asset tracking databases.
Employ and manage enterprise-level network systems, utilizing Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for policy enforcement, device profiling, and automated access control.
Configure and manage Cisco Nexus Series switches.
Configure and manage F5 Load Balancers (LTM/GTM) to guarantee application high availability and administer RSA Authentication Manager to support multi-factor authentication (MFA) across secure enclaves.
Monitor system performance, capacity, and overall environmental health using Cacti network monitoring and other SNMP-based telemetry tools.
Deploy and troubleshoot multicast-based Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) platforms over the enterprise LAN.
Install, key, configure, and support TACLANE (e.g., KG-175D, KGV-72) and other High-Assurance IP Encryptors (HAIPEs) to secure sensitive data-in-transit across classified and unclassified networks.
Implement and enforce physical and logical cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure, databases, and network boundaries in accordance with DoD regulations.
Develop, update, and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data center operations, ensuring strict alignment with military directives, safety, and environmental protocols.
Act as the technical point of contact with higher-level support units, such as the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26th NOS) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), ensuring rapid coordination and resolution during network outages or degraded performance periods.
Draft, coordinate, and process Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) as directed by leadership, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation and stakeholder notification.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and facility stakeholders to schedule and execute preventative hardware maintenance and routine system-wide upgrades with minimal operational disruption.
Proactively identify single-points-of-failure and mitigate operational reliability risks to guarantee maximum network up time and mission stability.
Participate in disaster recovery (DR) planning, complete routine system backups, and execute logical and physical system restoration processes.
Support a continuous, mission-critical operational standby and on-call rotation schedule to resolve emergent tier-3 technical issues during off hours.
Design, implement, and maintain information technology systems. To include designing the basic computing infrastructure to accomplish key tasks, establishing networking rules for cybersecurity, and troubleshooting network errors or other technical issues.