Network Engineer - POL_03_Q03

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. The role involves designing and implementing LAN/WAN networks, applying advanced TCP/IP knowledge, and configuring and troubleshooting network equipment and VPN technologies. The engineer conveys technical designs, ideas, and results to non-technical audiences and high-level government personnel, prepares mission-supporting documents and briefings, and applies the engineering design process to develop innovative solutions that meet client requirements.

Requirements

Experience working with the customer’s enterprise network.
Understanding of customer security standards and approval processes.
Familiarity with Type 1 encryption devices used by the customer.
Knowledge of Cisco routing and switching, network architecture planning, and configuring and managing Cisco ASA appliances.
Knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking.
Understanding of commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
Knowledge of VPN technologies, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and IP multicasting.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards and their application to enterprise network architecture.
Relevant experience designing communications systems.
Excellent analysis and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and within small and large groups.
Ability to prepare and present briefings.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Access; experience with Lotus Notes.
Strong background designing and implementing LAN/WAN networks and advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
Experience with VPN technologies and protocols, including IPsec and SSL.
Current diplomatic passport and willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CFSC standards.
Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology.
Understanding of Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephony, including Avaya/Nortel telephone switches.
Ability to navigate and configure Linux operating systems.
Understanding of RF transport mediums, including cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.
Understanding of wired data transport mediums, including Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.
Understanding of EAP-TLS certificate-based encryption and RADIUS authentication.
Prior deployment to hostile areas in support of the customer mission.
Prior experience communicating official traffic in the customer Electronic Messaging System (EMS).
Certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, CCIE, or MCSE.
Familiarity with military communications, satellite communications, and wireless communications.

Responsibilities

Design and implement Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN).
Configure and troubleshoot LAN switches, routers, firewalls, VPN concentrators, and Cisco ASA appliances.
Support customer enterprise networks while following customer security standards and approval processes.
Plan network architecture and apply wireless IEEE 802.11 standards to enterprise network designs.
Design communications systems and use the engineering design process to solve technical problems and meet client requirements.
Communicate technical designs, ideas, and results to non-technical audiences and high-level government personnel.
Author reports, briefings, and other documents to support customer missions.
Prepare and present briefings.
Work independently and collaboratively in small and large groups.
Provide technical subject matter expertise in network engineering in support of the U.S. Government.