Sr. Network Engineer at DAn Solutions in Reston, VA, USA

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to provide network design, engineering, implementation, and operational support for a highly secure enterprise IT environment.
• The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN environments, site-to-site VPNs, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connections, firewalls, and secure network communications paths. This position will also support network architecture, data flows, firewall rules, encryption devices, and multi-level security environments.
• The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on networking experience and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues while developing engineering solutions that improve performance, security, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN and WAN environments.
• Design and support site-to-site VPNs, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint network connections.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, including port security, VLAN configurations, connectivity issues, and network outages.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewalls and network security devices.
• Configure, key, maintain, and perform software upgrades on TACLANE encryption devices.
• Manage network activities, data flows, firewall rules, and secure communication paths.
• Develop network topologies to securely deliver content and data from specific providers to end users.
• Provide technical recommendations and implement approved engineering solutions.
• Develop engineering designs and plans for the installation, integration, testing, maintenance, expansion, and upgrade of network environments.
• Conduct network engineering studies to determine requirements for bandwidth, data throughput, security, reliability, and communications paths.
• Investigate and evaluate new network technologies, systems, and upgrades that can improve capabilities, efficiency, reliability, or cost effectiveness.
• Develop integration plans, including implementation schedules, resource requirements, and cost considerations.
• Develop and implement secure network communication paths for remote data sources.
• Support network systems and associated infrastructure, including servers, storage, and backup systems.
• Prepare and maintain network engineering documentation, technical manuals, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate network status, technical issues, recommendations, and proposed solutions to technical and program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field applicable to the position and six (6) years of relevant experience.
• An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• Experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex LAN/WAN environments.
• Experience with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of firewalls.
• Experience keying and upgrading software on TACLANE cryptographic devices.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewall packet filtering, and proxy filtering.
• Experience troubleshooting VLANs, port security, network connectivity, and network outages.
• Strong network engineering, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Must be DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant by the date of security indoctrination, including any required Continuing Education (CE) requirements.
• Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• CCNP certification.
• Experience working within multi-level security domains.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining General Dynamics TACLANE or other cryptographic devices.
• Experience supporting networks utilizing Radiant Mercury multi-level security appliances.
• Experience designing and supporting secure network communications across environments with varying security classifications.

Skills

Required

• Firewalls and network security devices
• TACLANE encryption devices
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliance

Preferred

• CCNP certification
• Multi-level security domains

Benefits

• Salary Range Disclaimer: The posted salary range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum compensation DAn Solutions expects to pay for this position. The position may be filled at different Labor Category (LCAT) levels depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contract requirements. Final compensation within the posted range will be determined based on the applicable LCAT and factors including education, relevant experience, certifications, and other required qualifications