The Role
Operate, configure, and maintain network equipment and infrastructure; monitor capacity and performance; implement backup, recovery, patching, and security measures; diagnose connectivity issues; document configurations and validate network security and contingency plans for defense missions.
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About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1674
Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Norfolk, VA
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Required Certification(s): Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CompTIA Cloud+ or, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), or GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Job Description
- Operate and manage network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, and transmission media.
- Configure and optimize network hubs, routers, and switches.
- Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures.
- Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues.
- Install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software.
- Monitor network capacity and performance.
- Patch network vulnerabilities to safeguard information.
- Test and maintain network infrastructure including software and hardware devices.
- Implement and test network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.
Establish and maintain network security practices. - Analyze network traffic capacity and performance characteristics.
- Develop and validate network security measures.
- Prepare and maintain documentation of network configurations and changes.
Education and Background
- BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, OR Software Engineering
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- WarU DCWF 441 Network Operations Specialist - Intermediate Playlist
- DISA (441) Training DCWF Network Operations Specialist
- NEC 723B Journeyman Communications Course (JCC)
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Years of Experience
4-8 years
Required Skills
- Network Engineering
- Network Administration
Working Conditions
Typical Office Environment
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Skills Required
- Active Secret security clearance (must have to start)
- 4-8 years of network engineering experience
- BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Software Engineering
- One of the following certifications: CEH, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP
- WarU DCWF 441 Network Operations Specialist training or DISA (441) DCWF Network Operations Specialist or NEC 723B JCC
- Hands-on experience operating and managing routers, switches, hubs, bridges, and servers
- Experience with network backup/recovery, patching vulnerabilities, monitoring capacity/performance, and contingency planning
- Ability to prepare and maintain network configuration and change documentation
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The Company
What We Do
Agile Defense is a technology services company that provides advanced digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions to support critical national security and civilian government missions. With a global presence, the company focuses on delivering outcome-driven, AI-powered capabilities to solve complex mission challenges for federal and defense customers.
