Network Engineer

Job Summary

An organization is seeking a Network Engineer (Journeyman) to support advanced research development testing and evaluation environments. This role focuses on designing implementing and maintaining secure and reliable network infrastructures for complex simulation and defense systems.

What You Can Expect to Do:

• Design implement and support network infrastructure across multiple environments
• Ensure stability and integrity of simulation network systems
• Design and deploy networks including LAN WLAN and WAN
• Configure and install networking hardware such as routers switches and firewalls
• Perform system upgrades patches and security configurations
• Monitor network performance availability and reliability
• Troubleshoot connectivity performance and security issues
• Provide technical support to users and IT teams
• Implement and maintain network security solutions (e.g. firewalls IDS VPNs)
• Create and maintain network documentation
• Collaborate with system administrators and security teams

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 years of relevant networking experience
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP BGP OSPF DDS)
• Experience with networking hardware (e.g. Cisco Juniper Palo Alto)
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g. Wireshark SolarWinds Nagios)
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS Azure) and network automation
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SCI access
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python and/or PowerShell scripting
• Experience with secure communication networks (e.g. COMSEC/TACLANE)