Network Engineer - Intermediate

Oneida Technical Solutions•Fort Belvoir, VA

4d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Oneida Technical Solutions, LLC is seeking an intermediate Network Engineer to support the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and the Regional Network Enterprise Center for the National Capital Region (RNEC-NCR). The position supports the design, implementation, testing, operation, and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructure, including the Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN), LAN, WAN, wireless, data, and voice services. The work spans Fort Belvoir, Fort AP Hill, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, Fort Meade, Fort McNair, and Fort Detrick, as well as related DISA and Joint Regional Security Stack environments. The role includes network engineering and operational support, equipment installations and changes, configuration and patch management, secure connectivity, firewall and VPN support, network monitoring and troubleshooting, and customer ticket handling. The engineer also supports long-haul communications, SONET links, cabling, and network hardware; helps ensure information assurance compliance; and supports CAC/PKI authentication and secure data transmission. The position includes supervisory responsibilities for Intermediate and Junior Network Engineers and COMSEC tasks, including handling, accounting for, and maintaining cryptographic material and devices. The position requires a Secret clearance, an IAT-Level II certification, and at least three years of relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering is required, though relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Employment also requires a five-panel hair follicle drug test and a Public Trust background check.

Requirements

Must possess a Secret or higher security clearance.
Must possess an IAT-Level II certification for networking environments.
Must have at least three years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must possess CompTIA Security+ certification.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate guidance to Network Engineers and interact with Government customers and senior Government officials.
Must be available for Installation Transport Center coverage from 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday, and on call for immediate assistance when needed.
Must complete a five-panel hair follicle drug test and a Public Trust background check.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of the communications networks and systems employed by the customer.
CompTIA A+ certification.
CompTIA Network+ certification.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification.
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching certification.
VMware Certified Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, test, and troubleshoot RNEC-NCR network infrastructure, including ICAN, LAN, WAN, wireless, data, and voice services.
Manage and provide supervisory direction to Intermediate and Junior Network Engineers.
Respond to critical and VIP Remedy tickets within two hours of notification by the appropriate Government authority.
Install, modify, and maintain network hardware, operating systems, software, LAN/WAN/SONET equipment, and related infrastructure.
Maintain network components from edge routers to Area Distribution Switches, supporting NIPR and SIPR environments and multiple regional installations.
Support network operations and connectivity for Fort Belvoir, Fort AP Hill, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, Fort Meade, Fort McNair, and Fort Detrick.
Configure and support CAC and PKI authentication for network and application access, including email signing and encryption.
Perform equipment installations, movements, additions, and changes involving routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, servers, SANs, SONET multiplexers, and related equipment.
Support NIPRNET Internet and web access and establish communication links with required bandwidth between Fort Belvoir and offsite Government facilities.
Manage software and application configuration, configuration reporting, antivirus installations and signature updates, and security patching.
Apply procedures to ensure that only approved personnel have access to the Fort Belvoir network.
Install Government PKI server-side certificates and implement SSL and other secure transmission methods, including support for VPN, Citrix, and SQL servers.
Analyze network architecture and metrics from Government network-management tools to identify modifications that maintain network efficiency.
Develop and test automated processes for creating and deploying client software packages using Government tools.
Use the Master Station Log to record and submit work assignments involving C4IM customers, and troubleshoot issues with DISA and commercial vendors.
Test ICAN software before network-device upgrades across RNEC-NCR sites and provide customer review, support, and approval for firewall Ports Protocol Services implementations.
Assist the RCC 14-17 Firewall Team with firewall implementations and deployments.
Engineer long-haul communications and interconnectivity for supported regional installations, including WAN and SONET links, fiber and Ethernet cabling, and related infrastructure.
Provide Installation Transport Center coverage from 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday, and remain available on call for system failures or other demands.
Respond to and triage critical network-service disruptions and outages.
Provide COMSEC support, including handling, keying, rekeying, OTAR, inventorying, documenting, and controlling COMSEC material and devices.
Perform COMSEC device configuration and software upgrades in accordance with NSA and RNEC-NCR guidance.
Serve as COMSEC couriers and hand-receipt holders; account for cryptographic keying material and perform scheduled key updates.
Complete required five-panel hair follicle drug testing and Public Trust background checks.