Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer

Designs, secures, implements, and troubleshoots classified and unclassified enterprise network infrastructure, firewalls, routing platforms, and encrypted communications systems.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience

• Graduate degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience

• 10 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree

• Active TS/SCI or SCI-eligible security clearance with CI Polygraph

• Active Security+ certification

• Experience configuring and troubleshooting IPSec and IKEv1/IKEv2

• Experience administering Cisco Firepower Management Center

• Experience administering Cisco Identity Services Engine

• Experience implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides on network devices

• Familiarity with Nessus and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution tools

• Experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and Integrated Services Router product lines

• Experience with Cisco Firepower and Firepower Threat Defense firewalls

• Experience configuring and hardening routers, switches, firewalls, and communications hardware

• Knowledge of the OSI model, packet structure, routing, switching, and network security

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Experience creating network diagrams and technical documentation using Visio Professional

Preferred Skills

• CCNP or equivalent vendor certification

• Experience with Wireshark and protocol analysis

• Knowledge of Quality of Service architecture

• Experience planning, implementing, verifying, and troubleshooting local- and wide-area enterprise networks

• Experience troubleshooting multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS, and HSRP

• Experience with BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, and EIGRP

• Experience troubleshooting Ethernet, optical, and TDM physical-layer issues

• Experience with classified and unclassified cloud connectivity, including AWS or government-hosted environments

• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Type 1 encryption devices, including KG-family encryptors

• Familiarity with optical transport networking or other nonstandard communications platforms

• Experience with Agile development processes

• Experience supporting proof-of-concept evaluations and service trials

Job Responsibilities

• Design and model secure network architectures

• Evaluate network feasibility, capacity, performance, and scalability

• Translate system and customer requirements into network designs

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot secure communications using IPSec and IKEv1/IKEv2

• Administer Cisco Firepower Management Center and Cisco Identity Services Engine environments

• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower and Firepower Threat Defense firewalls

• Deploy and support Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and Integrated Services Router platforms

• Implement and validate STIG compliance across network devices

• Review vulnerability scans and support remediation using Nessus and ACAS

• Configure and harden routers, switches, firewalls, encryptors, and communications equipment

• Develop network engineering solutions that satisfy system-level requirements

• Analyze switching, routing, transmission, signaling, and capacity requirements

• Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, multicast, firewall, physical-layer, and encryption issues

• Configure and support classified and unclassified cloud and government-facility connectivity

• Configure and troubleshoot Type 1 encryption for data-in-transit protection

• Create and maintain network, protocol, Quality of Service, and system-level design documentation

• Develop network diagrams, layouts, and configuration records using Visio Professional

• Evaluate new hardware and software using technical manuals and engineering documentation

• Conduct proof-of-concept testing, system integration, and service trials

• Document test results, integration findings, technical issues, and resolutions

• Participate in cross-program and cross-technology engineering initiatives

• Identify network optimization and cost-reduction opportunities

Pay: 40-60/hr

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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