Network Engineer - POL_03_V02

Byte Ratio•Herndon, VA

About The Position

Work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team supporting the U.S. Government and provide technical subject matter expertise in network engineering and communications modeling. Translate business requirements into telecommunications requirements, designs, and orders for LAN, MAN, WAN, voice, and video systems, taking into account the complexity of customer INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements. Perform complex network designs across multiple technologies and technology layers within an enterprise network. Evaluate new technologies and recommend their integration into existing infrastructure. Plan network designs and configurations using knowledge of performance characteristics and network interconnect points to support effective integration and optimal performance. Provide engineering and design support for communication systems, researching existing technologies and applying COTS/GOTS systems and security best practices to voice and data network infrastructure. Integrate system designs with network architecture to meet customer requirements. Provide post-design installation, configuration, and Tier III/IV operations and maintenance support for enterprise and field-deployed LAN, WAN, and system-level components. Create simulated networks to test applications over low-bandwidth links; troubleshoot connectivity; install and configure wide-area links using RF communications such as satellite, cellular, and microwave; and configure, test, and maintain network infrastructure connected to enterprise architecture. The role also requires knowledge of network intrusion detection.

Requirements

Knowledge of Cisco routing and switching and network architecture planning.
Knowledge of remote administration and secure VPNs, including IPSEC and SSL.
Understanding of commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
Understanding of PBX telephony, including Avaya/Nortel telephone switch interfaces.
Understanding of RF transport mediums, including cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.
Understanding of wired data transport mediums, including Category 5e/6 cabling and fiber optics.
Ability to design small- to medium-scale voice, video, and data networks.
Familiarity and experience with encryption devices and industry-standard commercial encryption methods.
Knowledge of WAN technologies, including ISDN, POTS, and satellite voice and data circuits, and terminal device configuration.
Understanding and experience applying RF communications systems, including HF/VHF/UHF, microwave, and VSAT systems.
Thorough understanding and experience with routing protocols, particularly TCP/IP, and the configuration and use of routers, switches, and firewalls.
Familiarity with wireless standards and technologies including GSM, CDMA, 802.11, and 802.16.
Experience with test and analysis equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network sniffers, LAN/WAN simulation equipment, and COTS software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of network intrusion detection.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CCIE and MCSE.
Knowledge of Microsoft Server administration and service-oriented system design.
Knowledge of VMware ESX Server and virtual system architecture, including use of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations; plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities.
Organize and direct network installations and site surveys.
Assess and document current site network configurations and user requirements.
Evaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies for interoperable, portable, and scalable IT solutions.
Communicate technical designs, ideas, and results to non-technical audiences and brief high-level government personnel.
Translate business requirements into telecommunications requirements, designs, and orders.
Evaluate new network technologies and recommend their integration into existing infrastructure.
Plan enterprise network designs and configurations to support effective integration and optimal performance.
Research and apply COTS/GOTS systems and security best practices to develop voice and data network infrastructure.
Integrate system designs with network architecture to meet customer requirements.
Provide installation, configuration, Tier III/IV, and operations and maintenance support for enterprise and field-deployed systems.
Create simulated networks for testing applications over low-bandwidth links and troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
Install and configure wide-area links using RF communications, including satellite, cellular, and microwave.
Configure, test, and maintain network infrastructure connected to enterprise architecture.