QK REQ 881 Network Engineer Skill Level 2

Fort Meade, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: QK REQ 881 - Network Engineer - Skill Level 2
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Fort Meade MD
Contract Duration: Contract until 03/25/2031

Position Overview
This position supports an Intelligence Community (IC) program on Fort Meade MD performing network engineering services from design through implementation maintenance and upgrade of existing networks. The Network Engineer will analyze design specifications and related documents administer LAN/CAN/WAN infrastructure translate business requirements into telecommunications solutions and support strategic modernization efforts for medium and large-scale classified network environments. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and a CI Investigation closed within the last 5 years along with a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification held prior to start.

At Level 2 this position expects a mid-senior practitioner with 6 years of relevant network engineering experience who can independently execute complex network engineering tasks guide junior engineers and interface with end users operations personnel and program management. All work is performed on-site in a classified facility at Fort Meade.

This position requires direct employment with EmergeATS (subsidiary). No sub-to-sub arrangements.

Key Responsibilities
Network Architecture and Design

Perform network engineering services from design through implementation maintenance and upgrade of existing networks
Analyze design specifications engineering documents and related program materials
Provide input to the design of the organizations network and mission architecture
Develop designs of the organizations network and mission architecture to meet new partner requirements
Perform engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale infrastructures
Translate business requirements into telecommunications requirements designs and orders across LAN CAN WAN Voice and Video domains

Network Administration and Operations

Perform general LAN/CAN/WAN administration including scheduling conversions and cutovers
Configure and maintain organizations network diagrams and accreditations
Oversee support to all network equipment
Coordinate with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents
Assist telecommunications end users operations personnel and strategic program management with network interfaces
Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers

Performance Optimization and Monitoring

Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management
Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information
Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools
Gather needed data to specify system and component performance and interface requirements

Network Device Configuration and Integration

Design solutions integrate configure deploy test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices interfaces and methodologies
Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components
Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements including load-balancing VPNs firewall contexts Traffic Shaping VoIP GRE Tunneling IPSec IP Encryption MoIP and NAT where appropriate
Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations

Security and Compliance

Configure and maintain network security controls access control lists and enclave boundary protections consistent with DoD STIG requirements
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities for network infrastructure components
Maintain network accreditation documentation and contribute to Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities
Adhere to all DoD/IC regulatory requirements governing classified network environments

Qualifications

Education: Masters degree in Computer Science Information Assurance Information Security Systems Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or lieu of a Masters degree a Bachelors degree in System Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or related discipline plus 2 additional years of relevant Network Engineering experience (total 8 years). In lieu of any degree 6 additional years of relevant Network Engineering experience plus a certification in Arista Configuration Essentials Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or a Juniper Certification Track (total 12 years).
Experience: 6 years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph -- must be active prior to start; CI Investigation closed within last 5 years
IAT Level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M -- must be held prior to start (e.g. CompTIA Security CE CCNA Security CySA or equivalent)
Experience designing and administering LAN/CAN/WAN infrastructure in DoD or IC classified environments
Experience implementing network solutions including load-balancing VPNs firewall contexts VoIP GRE tunneling IPSec IP encryption and NAT
Experience translating business or mission requirements into telecommunications designs and engineering solutions

Desired Skills

Arista Configuration Essentials CCNA or Juniper certification (Automation & DevOps Cloud Data Center Enterprise Routing and Switching Junos Security or Service Provider tracks)
Experience with network performance monitoring and data capture tools in classified environments
Familiarity with ISO 9000 compliance integration for network hardware and software
Experience with NIST 800-53 controls and RMF as applied to network infrastructure
Network automation experience using Python or Ansible
Experience with encrypted communications infrastructure and PKI management
Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) or multi-level security network architectures

STEP 4: TECHNICAL SKILLS KEYWORDS

Must Have (10 tags):

Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph
IAT Level II DoD 8570
LAN CAN WAN Network Engineering
Network Design Implementation DoD
VPN IPSec GRE Firewall Configuration
VoIP Traffic Shaping IP Encryption
Network Performance Optimization
ISO 9000 DoD IC Compliance
Cisco Arista Juniper Network Devices
Network Diagram Accreditation Maintenance

Nice to Have (6 tags):

CCNA Arista Juniper Certification
RMF NIST 800-53 Network
Python Ansible Network Automation
Cross Domain Solution CDS
PKI Encrypted Communications
Network Monitoring Data Capture

Job Title: QK REQ 881 - Network Engineer - Skill Level 2 Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Fort Meade MD Contract Duration: Contract until 03/25/2031 Position Overview This position supports an Intelligence Community (IC) program on Fort Meade MD performing network engineering services from de...