Network Engineer Mid Cleared

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Kentro is hiring forcleared Network Engineer to support the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency.

Duties include:

• Analyze users requirements concept of operations documents and highlevel system architectures to develop network requirements specifications.
• Provide application performance data and analysis to enable and ensure the end user experience on operational networks using Governmentprovided network analysis tools.
• Support performance tuning of network and application parameters for all client sites and applicable program activities in accordance with mission and user objectives and priorities.

• Provide network performance engineering data in accordance with coordinated performance tuning standards and outcomes as provided by the team lead.
• Provide technical reports to include but not limited to defining metrics and operational procedures for addressing multiple network server and application outages. Reports shall be conducted an average of two per quarter.
• Provide data and analysis for support of Tier 3 Operations and Maintenance activities for monitoring end user experience and troubleshooting application performance issues. The assignment of assigned Tier 3 trouble call tickets will be infrequent and expected to occur once per quarter on average.

• Coordinate with NGA IC and DoD team members to ensure that Agency network performance meets user requirements is responsive to crisis requirements and is prepared to accept new and modified system capabilities data and services.
• Perform analysis optimization and requirement verification to measure maintain and enhance network and application performance across the IT infrastructure including planned or existing cloudbased implementation for both internal and external users.
• Maintain awareness of industry/professional standards and best practices for their use in operating and maintaining appropriate performance capacity and availability data collection tools and services for clients large extended IT network enterprise to include cloudresident data applications and services.
• Maintain awareness of and state of preparedness to support emerging network migrations and modernization across Agencys IT networks.

• Analyze network requirements and capacity and coordinate with various teams to ensure design and development activities result in acceptable user experience.
• Generate and deliver reoccurring reports for TAEF for trips briefings issues memoranda Weekly Activity Reports (WAR) weekly staff meetings schedules project plans for current or new inscope assignment meeting agendas meeting minutes and action items.

Location:Washington DC Bolling AFB

5 years of relevant experience with the following:

• Demonstrated experience in the use of Wireshark Netscout Riverbed or tcpdump and having the capability to analyze network packet data to optimize transport performance as part of advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution in a complex network with the Government or contracting leads.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex scheduling to conduct performance tuning with internal and external teams to meet mission priorities.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Governmentprovided Information Technology (IT) tools to generate various Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) layers metrics/analysis and provide reports to identify network problems as needed.
• Demonstrated technical leadership for the integration of network requirements design and technology with experience in the design and perform integration of new technologies into local and wide area networks.
• Demonstrated experience to support the transition and migration of networks and development of network addressing schemes.
• Demonstrate knowledge in network hardware; routers switches hubs gateways access points network interface cards networking cables network bridges modems Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) adapters and firewalls.
• Requires active or having the ability to achieve DoD 8570 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate within sixmonths to meet technical objectives and services required within the contract.

Desired Skills:

• The ability to effectively communicate to partners stakeholders and customers the critical preparations for a Network Tuning Event and to identify the objective of the activity and required planning from the internal/external teams involved.
• Embrace and participate in a culture of inquisitive knowledge to research the latest network tools and analytical capabilities to advance the ability to identify network performance issues from the server or client perspective and provide solutions to enable satisfactory user experience.

Clearance: Must possess an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with the ability to take and pass a CI polygraph

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively enabling longterm mission success and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner lets solve challenges think innovatively and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork dedication and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications 27001:::2015 and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

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Culture Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work Corporate Diversity Index Winner MidSize Companies Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labors HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off healthcare benefits supplemental benefits 401k including an employer match discount perks rewards and more. We invest in our employees Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications degrees or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course complete a certification or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities virtual and inperson e.g. we host happy hours holiday events fitness & wellness events and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative innovative and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting hiring and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to selfidentify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees including protected veterans are treated with dignity respect and fairness.

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations please email.

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