Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Network Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

Node is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities Include:

•Collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable the cybersecurity capabilities.

•Maintaining current knowledge of hardware and software applications.

•Work with engineering to develop high-quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.

•Backup and restore network device configuration

•Break fix actions/O&M

•Upgrading network equipment

•Port Open Requests- Implement firewall policies

•Sustainment of CISA networking architecture

•Expected to do some installation work. Cable/equipment

•Monitors the status of the network and responds to issues/ticket requests that occur

Requirements

Required Skills:

•Must have 6+ years of professional networking experience.

•Must have TCP/IP networking, encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management.

•In-depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regard to Layer 2 functionality and protocols in a Cisco/Juniper environment.

•Experience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environment.

•Must have a firm knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC and firewall architecture

•Must have a firm knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols.

Desired Skills :

•Infrastructure-related certifications preferred such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC), Juniper Networks Certified Professional Security (JNCIP-SEC)

•Experience specifically with BGP and OSPF routing protocols.

•Experience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplification.

•Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques.

•Experience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologies.

•Experience implementing firewall-based policies using Juniper firewalls.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience

•A Master’s degree in a related discipline may be substituted for 4 years of experience

•Professional experience may be substituted for a degree

Company Overview:

Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES

Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities

Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• Health Saving Account
• 401K matching
• Three weeks of PTO/Sick
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Pre-Approved Online Training