Network Engineer---TS Cleared

NTT DATA•Quantico, VA

37d

About The Position

Infrastructure & Systems Engineering. Design, implement, and maintain the core systems infrastructure that supports secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations. Design, configure, and maintain infrastructure components including firewalls and switches. Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) to firewalls and switches. Support and manage virtual and hyperconverged environments. Install, configure, upgrade, and migrate Windows Server and SQL Server software. Participate in the design and delivery of information and operational support systems. Automation & Scripting. Leverage scripting to automate tasks, enhance efficiency, and support system management across the enterprise. Write clean, effective scripts using Python, PowerShell, Ruby, Perl, or similar languages. Environment Management & Testing. Support the creation and maintenance of test environments to ensure system functionality, security, and performance meet mission requirements. Manage and maintain software verification and validation (V&V) environments, including hardware and network components. Build and maintain User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environments as needed. Install Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in test environments on a routine basis. Participate in Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) exercises in assigned roles. Technical Documentation & Procurement Support. Contribute to program planning and acquisitions by developing technical documentation and supporting procurement processes. Draft and update procurement documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). Support program planning and future procurements through gap analyses and technical recommendations. Identify, evaluate, and assist in resolving program risks and issues. Security & Compliance Review. Ensure system and network designs meet evolving security standards and technical requirements. Review and provide recommendations on proposed network and system designs to ensure compliance with security policies. Assist in designing secure system configurations when needed. Liaison & Stakeholder Support. Serve as a trusted technical advisor and communication bridge between stakeholders, administrators, and engineering teams. Liaise with hardware/software support teams, stakeholders, and end users to support integration and troubleshooting. Review deliverables and provide technical feedback and approval recommendations. Attend local meetings and relevant conferences as required. Prepare and deliver technical briefings and presentations within established deadlines. Additional duties: Designing enterprise networks including LAN, WAN, cloud solutions, software defined networking, load balancing, zero trust, WAN optimization, network encryption solutions. Firewalls, switches Virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, Nutanix, VMWare) Windows Server and SQL Server Scripting in Python, PowerShell, or equivalent

Requirements

Minimum 5 years supporting roles/responsibilities described above
Active Top Secret clearance
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or equivalent certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in systems engineering, including infrastructure and virtualization support.
Experience with Jira implementation
Relevant certifications such as:
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
CCNA
VMware Data Center Virtualization

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain the core systems infrastructure that supports secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations.
Design, configure, and maintain infrastructure components including firewalls and switches.
Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) to firewalls and switches.
Support and manage virtual and hyperconverged environments.
Install, configure, upgrade, and migrate Windows Server and SQL Server software.
Participate in the design and delivery of information and operational support systems.
Leverage scripting to automate tasks, enhance efficiency, and support system management across the enterprise.
Write clean, effective scripts using Python, PowerShell, Ruby, Perl, or similar languages.
Support the creation and maintenance of test environments to ensure system functionality, security, and performance meet mission requirements.
Manage and maintain software verification and validation (V&V) environments, including hardware and network components.
Build and maintain User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environments as needed.
Install Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in test environments on a routine basis.
Participate in Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) exercises in assigned roles.
Contribute to program planning and acquisitions by developing technical documentation and supporting procurement processes.
Draft and update procurement documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
Support program planning and future procurements through gap analyses and technical recommendations.
Identify, evaluate, and assist in resolving program risks and issues.
Ensure system and network designs meet evolving security standards and technical requirements.
Review and provide recommendations on proposed network and system designs to ensure compliance with security policies.
Assist in designing secure system configurations when needed.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor and communication bridge between stakeholders, administrators, and engineering teams.
Liaise with hardware/software support teams, stakeholders, and end users to support integration and troubleshooting.
Review deliverables and provide technical feedback and approval recommendations.
Attend local meetings and relevant conferences as required.
Prepare and deliver technical briefings and presentations within established deadlines.
Designing enterprise networks including LAN, WAN, cloud solutions, software defined networking, load balancing, zero trust, WAN optimization, network encryption solutions.
Firewalls, switches
Virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, Nutanix, VMWare)
Windows Server and SQL Server
Scripting in Python, PowerShell, or equivalent