Job Description

NETWORK ENGINEER SALARY: $112K-$130K CLEARANCE: Must have an active Top Secret/SCI LOCATION: Bluemont, VA TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes, 10% of the time SHIFT: Standard Plus On Call POTENTIAL FOR TELEWORK: Yes, 10% EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelors 4+ years Masters 2+ years

OVERVIEW: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a continuing requirement for the continued operations and maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). This position will be to setup and maintain network infrastructure (switches, routers, etc...) and their configurations. The position is a self-lead position to not only work network incidents, outage, but the deployment/extension of the network. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing technical support in all areas of networking, such as routers, firewalls, bridges, gateways, etc.

Bachelors degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.

Evaluating, coordinating and performing installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of networks.

Perform day-to-day network sustainment activities. Creating and maintaining network documentation.

Assist with design, implementation, and integration of network changes.

IP address management IPAM, switch setup, and network operations support.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 3 years of experience in maintenance, and operation of large enterprise networks.

Experience in supporting classified networks.

Experience with VLAN, routing, IP addressing and sub-netting.

Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of the following routing methods: BGP, ISIS, OSPF or Static routing.

Experience with enterprise IP networks using Cisco and/or Juniper routers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: COMSEC experience or certifications.

Experience with Solar Winds.

Experience with both Juniper and Cisco network equipment.

Experience with F5 load balancing systems.

Experience with configuring and maintaining firewalls in an enterprise environment.

Cisco or Juniper certifications.

PUEO BENEFITS: Extremely competitive salary! 30 days of leave (holiday, leave, personal). 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Employer automatically contributes 4.5% to 401K no employee matching necessary. Training and Education employer reimbursement up to $2,500 per calendar year, with full tuition paid for select Masters programs.

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