- Design and implement the network required to provide the enhanced lab capabilities including IP address space determination as well as the incorporating of NATting and VLANs as needed
- Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture
- Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
- Conduct design reviews of the networking design with the customer and NG technical leads and delivering comprehensive documentation
- Support the coordination of the network implementation at all of the lab sites
- Conducts testing of the network design / implementation
- Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
- Evaluate and report on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
To be successful in this role, the Network Engineer must:
- Have experience designing and implementing networking solutions for multi-site infrastructures
- ·Have experience configuring switches, routers, Firewalls and other network equipment.
- Understand how to secure network traffic both on internal networks and over the internet
- Can design and implement secure remote access solutions and sharing of information locations across the U.S.
- Can analyze current and projected traffic demands and provide solutions to meet needs
- Has experience with solutions that transfer large amounts of data across both LAN and WAN connections.
- Has experience with secure lockdown of network components
- Be able to perform Trade Studies
- Be able to work closely with the customer and explain and justify design/architecture choices
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years related technical experience required for the level 3 role. An additional 4 years of related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI. In addition, selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation (EOD) for continued employment.
- Experience with Juniper firewalls
Desired Background
- Experience with Cisco routers and firewalls as well as other Cisco hardware and software
- Experience with IDS/IPS and proxies
- Networking certifications, especially Cisco
- CISSP