Network Engineer - 1 (Cisco, TCP/IP, HPC)

AkinaAnnapolis Junction, MD
Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer must provide Infrastructure Server and Storage, and Network Sustainment services, which the Government uses to enhance, complement, and sustain High Performance Computing (HPC) across two sites and geographic locations. (NSAW and NSAU) Infrastructure and Sustainment Support provides the Network Support that requires system level design, architecture of enterprise security and security boundaries, datacenter virtualization, CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure, packet capture software, TCP/IP protocol stack, routing/switching protocols, stateful firewalls, and L3/L4 access controls. Proficient with the following (as specific position requires): Provides Network support that requires system level design, architecture or enterprise security and security boundaries, datacenter virtualization, CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure packet capture software, TCP/IP protocol stack, routing/switching protocols, stateful firewalls, and L3/L4 access controls. Cisco IOS, CatOS, NxOS, filter and access control, Ciscoworks, TACACS+, ASA, FWSM, HP Openview, Cisco routers, Cisco Switches, F5/Cisco load balancers, Infiniband, Juniper, FiberChannel (FC) SAN, and VPN (IPSEC) Physical installation and configuration and troubleshooting of network routers, switches, load balancers and security devices. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and routing and switching protocols. Strong working knowledge of L2/L3 protocols. Strong working knowledge of stateful firewalls, and L3 access controls. Working knowledge of Atlassian Tool Suite. Able to support on-call requirements. Able to work in live call environment and utilize remedy and/or other ticketing system to track tasking Virtualization products; VMWare and Solaris containers. Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems

Requirements

  • 3 years demonstrable experience in network engineering (LAN), architecture, monitoring, security, and protection, in addition to a related degree, OR 5 years' experience in lieu of degree.
  • Datacenter network design and architecture experience.
  • Installation and configuration of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and IPSEC virtual private networks.
  • DoD 8570 IAT II level certification required.
  • TS/SCI - Polygraph required.

Nice To Haves

  • Proficient with Cisco IOS, CatOS, NxOS, filter and access control, Ciscoworks, TACACS+, ASA, FWSM, HP Openview, Cisco routers, Cisco Switches, F5/Cisco load balancers, Infiniband, Juniper, FiberChannel (FC) SAN, and VPN (IPSEC).
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and routing and switching protocols.
  • Strong working knowledge of L2/L3 protocols.
  • Strong working knowledge of stateful firewalls, and L3 access controls.
  • Working knowledge of Atlassian Tool Suite.
  • Experience with Virtualization products: VMWare and Solaris containers.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Infrastructure Server and Storage, and Network Sustainment services for High Performance Computing (HPC).
  • Design and architect enterprise security and security boundaries.
  • Manage datacenter virtualization.
  • Implement and manage CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure.
  • Utilize packet capture software.
  • Configure and manage TCP/IP protocol stack, routing/switching protocols, stateful firewalls, and L3/L4 access controls.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot network routers, switches, load balancers, and security devices.
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
  • Support on-call requirements.
  • Work in a live call environment and utilize ticketing systems to track tasking.

Benefits

  • 24 days PTO accrued annually
  • 11 federal holidays
  • 401k with 100% vesting on start date and 10% company contribution
  • 100% healthcare costs covered for employees
  • 50% healthcare costs covered for dependents
  • Educational assistance towards college classes
  • Coverage for costs associated with job-related training and certifications
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