Network Engineer

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Austin, TX

5d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the Network Engineer III position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success. The Network Engineer works within a cohesive team environment and supports a large Government client with multiple locations. The Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining industry and government IT compliance standards via scheduled deployments, patching managing and maintaining, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network routers, switches and encryption devices in Windows Active Directory environment. This position focuses on ensuring production systems are secure, tuned for optimum performance, delivering required information to end-users, and interacting properly with Wide Area networks (WANs). Maximize network environment monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with System Integration network architects. The Network Engineer will interface with other stakeholders and attend meetings, generate reports, and provide recommendations for enhancements and improvements.

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance
5-7 years of experience preferred in network administration working with networking equipment specifically, including maintenance and upgrades, and be familiar with the applicable NIST Special Publications 800-37, 800-53, and 800-53A
Strong experience with enterprise network management and monitoring tools (e.g., CiscoWorks, NetView, InfoVista, NetCool, Riverbed, SecureCRT, Chimera, Schnozz)
Knowledge of wireless technologies and protocols (802.11 b/g/n) and authentication methods (EAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS)
Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices, including: Cisco ASA 5500 Series firewalls Cisco 3000/4000/5000/6000 series routers and multilayer switches Juniper switches Cisco Unified IP Phones and VoIP systems Network encryption devices
Strong understanding of networking protocols, services, and enterprise architectures
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience developing technical documentation and system design artifacts
Proven ability to work within structured schedules and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanor
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline
Possess and maintain an IT I level certification IAW AR 25-2
Possess and maintain IAT II certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of information security principles and practices, as well as an advanced understanding of security protocols and standards
Significant experience working with Linux and Windows servers and network monitoring tools
Strong knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP, Vlans, Ethernet, SONET, switching, routing and routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), 802.1Q, and DNS.
Proven experience in a network administrator role
Hands-on experience in networking, routing and switching
Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desired
Ability to set up and configure server hardware
Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
Experience and basic knowledge of networking components and various operating systems in a cloud environment, including UNIX and Microsoft is a plus.
Expertise in other Security Frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, etc.) and regulatory requirements is a plus
Strong technical aptitude and ability to research & solve complex issues independently.
Juniper, Cisco, CWNA or BCNE training
CCNA, CCNP preferred

Responsibilities

Hold a current Active Secret clearance
Establishes network specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration & routing protocols
Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, & testing of equipment; defining network policies & procedures; establishing connections & firewalls
Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor
Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation, maintaining documentation
Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs, providing references and support
Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments