Network Engineer
About The Position
Valiant Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a program providing network and cybersecurity services to an Intelligence Community customer. The role supports transport and cybersecurity IT services across multiple networks and security domains at locations worldwide, including new facilities and building construction. The position is based in Springfield, Virginia, and requires a TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph. The Network Engineer coordinates maintenance, monitoring, installation, troubleshooting, and enhancement of WAN/LAN environments. The role contributes to network planning, architecture, performance, security compliance, and technology modernization in support of customer mission goals. It also includes site surveys, satellite communications equipment support, and coordination with other government agencies. Valiant Solutions provides cybersecurity and IT services to federal civilian, defense, and national security customers. The company describes its culture as employee-centric and offers benefits, certification support, and career development opportunities. Eligible full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; certification and professional development support; flexible spending accounts; a wellness and fitness program; and referral bonuses.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- IAT Level II compliant.
- At least 8 years of related technical experience in network and transport technologies, tools, and techniques.
- At least 4 years of experience with large-scale enterprise or global networks in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
- Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
- Experience with Juniper switches, routers, and firewalls, including MX, EX, QFX, and SRX devices, and cryptographic devices such as KG-175G/F/X and KG-142.
- Experience with network analysis tools, including network monitoring, AAA solutions, and security analysis tools.
- Experience supporting IP services that connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and other external environments.
- Experience with switching/LAN/L2 technologies, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP L2/3VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU/MSS, import/export policies, IPv4, multicast, COS/QOS, SNMP, SYSLOG, and AAA.
- Experience planning hardware for a new site installation or equipment recapitalization, planning projects, and drafting network diagrams and engineering configurations.
- Experience troubleshooting network environments and providing regular updates.
- TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, Cisco CCNP, CCVP, CCNA, or CCDP certification, or equivalent.
- ITIL v3 Foundations certification.
- ISC2 CISSP certification.
- Experience integrating multi-vendor cloud environments.
- Experience with network automation using Python/PYEZ or Ansible.
- Experience with Open-Text Network Automation, Network Node Manager, ScienceLogic SL1, Forward Networks, Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, Juniper Route Director, Juniper Security Appliance, Riverbed, Infoblox, or NetTerrain.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate system maintenance, monitor, and install multiple WAN/LAN environments across specializations, platforms, and technologies.
- Assist with researching and implementing enterprise-wide network solutions, capabilities, and enhancements that support customer business and mission goals.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network media and component issues.
- Evaluate and monitor network health and performance, including hardware and management software.
- Develop and maintain road maps for network capabilities, operations, and technologies.
- Assist with developing and executing test plans, and document network configuration upgrades, additions, and revisions for customer approval before implementation.
- Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization to achieve performance and availability objectives.
- Evaluate and report on emerging network and communications technologies to enhance network capacity, performance, and reliability.
- Evaluate and recommend changes or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices.
- Follow customer network security processes and procedures and ensure compliance with government policies.
- Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
- Perform site surveys for new installations and technology refreshes.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot satellite communications equipment.
- Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.
Benefits
- Choice of medical plans, including an HSA option and a PPO, with company contributions.
- Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off that grows with years of service.
- Paid federal holidays.
- Paid certifications and professional development.
- Valiant University training portal.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Wellness and fitness program.
- Referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
