Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Norfolk, VA
Clearance: SECRET
Program: US Fleet Forces Command (USFF)
Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.
The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2024. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces. Centuria is honored to have been awarded this distinction.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This role will be supporting the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) Headquarters (HQ) at USFF Norfolk, Virginia at a Government facility/site. As a member of their USFF Communications and Information Systems Division (N6) Support Team, you will significantly contribute to Navy Fleet Readiness and Homeland Security. The team is involved in information technology (IT) support tasks including but are not limited to Program Management support, Network Engineering support, Maritime Operations Center/Tactical Systems support, Video Teleconferencing and Audio/Visual support, Portal Management and Application Development support, Staff IT Business Process/IT Services support, Satellite Communications Planning support, Information Assurance (IA)/Certification and Accreditation support, Database Administration support, Communications Security/EKMS support, and general IT support, as well as maintenance, updating and enhancement of developed application/software.
The Network Engineer shall provide IT engineering and technical services and support for a broad assortment of system engineering and support functions. The Network Engineer shall provide direct support services for overall and complete operation and maintenance of the Headquarters SECRET, NATO, Coalition and UNCLASSIFIED networks and associated hardware and software
Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues for the command.
Assists with plans for the installation of network systems.
Monitors network activity and identifies network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network
design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance.
Troubleshoots diagnoses and resolves network problems. Escalates problems beyond his/her capability to rectify any network
deficiencies or to enhance network performance.
Analyzes facilities bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies. Develops capacity planning models.
Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the command.
Use of enterprise system monitoring and management tools such as Wireshark, Websense, Solar Winds and NMAP.
Uses commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including firewalls, Cisco Firepower, Cisco
ISE, TACACS+, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, ACS, VPN and NAC.
Installing and racking servers and network equipment
Cable (ethernet and fiberoptic) installation and troubleshooting
Knowledge of the Defense Information Systems Agency published STIG requirements and implementation/compliance
process.
Knowledge of CND compliance requirements for all managed networks and systems.
Working familiarity with Cisco IOS, EIGRP, BGP, GRE, IPS/IDS, TACACS+, ACS and OSPF, with demonstrated hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers, switches and firewalls.
Associate's degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science or other related field and 1 year of related experience, or
AA/AS related field or Computer Network Administration Certification and 2 years of related experience. In lieu of formal
education, 4 years of experience specifically related to the below qualification requirements.
CompTIA Sec+
CCNA: Candidates who do not currently possess the CCNA certification, but meet all other minimum requirements, may be
considered for this position. If selected, the candidate will be required to obtain the required certification within twelve (12)
month time period.
Must have an active secret clearance
Top Skills
What We Do
Centuria, recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace in the DC Metro Area by the Washington Post is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Reston, VA. Our company has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. We are a modern government contractor who embraces the power of data underscored by our work culture which prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with tremendous cultural, economic and social diversity among our ranks.
