Network Engineer 3

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC • Fairfax, VA, US, VA

2d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer 3 will be part of a team supporting an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer. The role provides technical expertise, support, maintenance, repair, and upgrades in a 24/7 mission support environment. The engineer will apply knowledge of network communications, computer operating systems, debugging, and troubleshooting, and will contribute to system design, integration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems, or equivalent from an accredited college or university, or additional work experience.
• At least 4 years of networking experience with switches, routers, TCP/IP routing protocols, and current Linux administration.
• CCNP Security certification.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), and network design principles.
• Experience with multicast networking (PIM, IGMP) and video transport over IP networks.
• Experience with virtualized network environments, such as VMware, virtual switching, and network segmentation.
• Experience capturing, analyzing, and translating system performance trends, and providing technical input to develop requirements for moderately to highly complex systems.
• Experience estimating, tracking, managing, and reporting technical, schedule, and risk performance for assigned projects.
• Ability to analyze information and complex issues using critical thinking, logic, and reasoning.
• Demonstrated teamwork and contribution to project success.
• Ability to multitask in an environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Ability to work 100% onsite at the Fairfax, Virginia office, Monday through Friday.
• Ability to provide 24/7 quick response to critical system issues as needed.
• Red Hat Linux experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive solutions using enterprise-class routing, switching, and application services for the client.
• Implement, design, and operate Government network solutions and infrastructure.
• Assist in managing secure DoD networks and continuously support mission-ready classified and unclassified servers and systems.
• Design, implement, and sustain enterprise network solutions supporting mission-critical C2 and surveillance systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Cisco infrastructure, including Catalyst 9400 and 8300 platforms, Cisco Firepower 1120/1150 ASA platforms, and Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center.
• Engineer and maintain multicast-enabled networks that support real-time video distribution, including PIM, IGMP, and QoS tuning for video streams.
• Support classified and unclassified DoD network operations while ensuring compliance with IA, STIG, and EMSEC requirements.
• Provide engineering support and analyze system requirements related to networked system and component infrastructure.
• Research, provide recommendations, and procure hardware and software systems when required.
• Support development of system design documents, configuration drawings, operator guides, maintenance and training manuals, and system administrator manuals.
• Provide quick response to critical system issues as needed, including in a 24/7 support environment.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, basic life with AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet coverage.
• Spending accounts, including HSA, FSA, and DCFSA.
• Paid time off.
• Holidays.
• 401(k), including an automatic company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental, pregnancy, and military leaves.
• Potential annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level