Job Description:
Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs, analyzes, plans, and modifies network components and/or software by translating customer requirements and objectives into final product design. Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. Prepares the analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling.
Essential Functions:
- 3-6 years of network engineering experience with IP networks.
- Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
- Experience in configuring & hardening routers, switches, firewalls VOIP and Satellite long-haul communications capability.
- Implement solutions that support customer visions and objectives.
- Kubernetes and Rancher experience
- Participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges
- Create and maintain documentation and training for engineering and NOC teams
- Experience with leading network vendors such as HP/HPE, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, F5
- Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet technologies.
- Cloud networking experience
- Experience in the configuration and implementation of Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors).
- In depth implementation and troubleshooting experience of IP networks.
- Knowledge of IP technologies such as Netflow, TCP and UDP signaling, IS-IS, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, iBGP, eBGP, MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, Pseudowire, Ethernet switching, and EXU messaging.
- Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management.
- Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.
- Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to think critically in high pressure environments.
- Travel as required for integration and test efforts (up to 40%), with some foreign travel expected.
- CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.
- Work is 100% on-site and cannot be accomplished remotely.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience / Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
- Top Secret / SCI security clearance required.
- DOD 8570.01M IAT 2 certification.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- CCNP or equivalent vendor certification is preferred.
- Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks.
- Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP], HSRP and physical layer issues (Ethernet, Optical, TDM)).
- Experience with Agile development processes.
- Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications
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