Network Engineer

Node.Digital•Chantilly, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Node is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Requirements

Must have 6+ years of professional networking experience.
Must have TCP/IP networking, encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management.
In-depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regard to Layer 2 functionality and protocols in a Cisco/Juniper environment.
Experience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environment.
Must have a firm knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC and firewall architecture
Must have a firm knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols.
Must have an active Top Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Infrastructure-related certifications preferred such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC), Juniper Networks Certified Professional Security (JNCIP-SEC)
Experience specifically with BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
Experience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplification.
Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques.
Experience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologies.
Experience implementing firewall-based policies using Juniper firewalls.

Responsibilities

Collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable the cybersecurity capabilities.
Maintaining current knowledge of hardware and software applications.
Work with engineering to develop high-quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.
Backup and restore network device configuration
Break fix actions/O&M
Upgrading network equipment
Port Open Requests- Implement firewall policies
Sustainment of CISA networking architecture
Expected to do some installation work. Cable/equipment
Monitors the status of the network and responds to issues/ticket requests that occur