Network Engineer

Posted 19 Days Ago
Delta, VA
Expert/Leader
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Network Engineer will support U.S. Government operations by providing technical expertise in network engineering. Responsibilities include monitoring network performance, making configuration changes, developing scripts for deployments, and maintaining network documentation using Cisco devices. Familiarity with VPN technologies and strong analysis skills are also required.
Summary Generated by Built In

Work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of U.S. Government and provide technical subject matter expertise in the field of network engineering.

The Network Engineering team is responsible for supporting telecommunication systems in field operations overseas. As a member of the team, you have a direct impact on design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components, making logical configuration changes, and responding to network connectivity issues. Keeping the network reliable ensures that our partners stay connected with our suite of applications, products and services.

The Network Engineer will be developing scripts for use with new deployments as well as recapitalization and upgrades throughout the network. A strong knowledge base is required for the use of Cisco platform devices such as routers, switches, firewalls and VPN’s. A good understanding of Visio and technical drawings should also be noted as the Engineer will be responsible for creating and updating network documentation. Understanding IPSEC and VPN protocols is a must as our logical network infrastructure utilizes VPN tunneling over IPSEC for secure communications.

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently active TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain active clearance.
  • Must have experience working with Customer Enterprise Network; 9 years minimum experience.
  • Must understand Customer security standards and approval process.
  • Must be familiar with Type 1 encryption devices utilized by the Customer.
  • Must have deep understanding of Cisco Configuration, Routing, Switching, and network architecture planning.
  • Must have Ability to configure and manage Cisco ASA appliances and VPN’s
  • Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking.
  • Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
  • Must have knowledge of VPN technologies, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IP Multicasting
  • Strong understanding of VBA codding
  • Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express System - configuration
  • Experience with Cisco Video Conferencing Solutions (all solutions) - deployment and configuration
  • Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP Networking
  • Experience with VPN technologies and protocols including IPSEC, IKEV1/ IKEV2, PSK Authentication
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Relevant experience designing communications systems.
  • Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as within small and large groups.
  • Capable of preparing and presenting briefings
  • Experience with Microsoft Office product line, including Microsoft Access
  • Experience with Lotus Notes

Desired:

  • Knowledge of CFSC standards
  • An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony, to include Avaya/Nortel telephone switches.
  • An understanding of RF transport mediums to include cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.
  • An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.
  • An understanding of EAP-TLS certificate-based encryption and RADIUS authentication.
  • Prior experience communicating official traffic in the customer Electronic Messaging System (EMS)
  • Certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, CCIE, MCSE
  • A current diplomatic passport and willingness to travel.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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