Network Specialist – Senior

POSITION: Network Specialist , Senior

SCOPE:
Serves as a Senior Network Specialist on a major IT support contract for the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Headquarters Information Systems Directorate (G6)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review the design and implementation of network architecture components and map them to the long-term vision
• Lead the evaluation, design, configuration, and implementation of network security services including firewalls, VPN systems, IDP systems, and NAC systems
• Work closely with Cybersecurity stakeholders to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities through the application of STIGs, validate patching and create POAMs as necessary
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to ensure their infrastructure expectations are being met and priorities are set at the appropriate levels
• Recommend business investments to support network advancements and network security
• Design, deploy, monitor and troubleshoot wireless networks
• Prepare and regularly update network documentation and records including network maps, IPAM, authentication and security information and Layer 2 / 3 outlines and design information
• Identify required voice and data equipment, software and services
• Provide input into equipment contracts and maintain regular and update inventory lists
• Mentor other engineers in best practices for network architecture, design and engineering

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in a directly related field and at least 7 years’ experience; Lower-level degrees in relevant fields will be considered with additional experience.
• Must possess a Security+CE (or equivalent DOD Directive 8570.1 IAT II)
• Must hold at least one (1) relevant, current Computing Environment (CE) certification (or be able to obtain one within 6 months of start
• Two years’ experience as a working Team Leader, directing and mentoring lower-level network administrators and specialists in maintaining a high-availability production environment.
• Broad experience required in computer networking operations, configuration, management and maintenance.
• Experience required with

– Cisco Software Defined Access
– Digital Network Architecture
– Cisco Identity Services Engine
– TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, VLANs, VRF’s,
– General network troubleshooting
– Management of a production environment with the following experience:
+ Automated install, automated build and deployment, automated configuration management,
+ Enterprise monitoring systems, performance and network monitoring tools, operating systems upgrades and migrations
– Strong troubleshooting skills with hardware and software, routing protocols BGP, EIGRP and OSPF, Layer 2 , and Cisco VSS, VSP.

CLEARANCE: DoD Secret

SALARY: $100,000 – 140,000 per year