Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Company: Contract Professionals, Inc.
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

CPI's Client engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 13,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team! Responsibilities: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Qualifications: Network Engineer What you'll be doing: The Network Engineer provides technical analysis in data network planning, engineering and design, and implements techniques and tools to improve the network. This engineer will also be responsible for conducting maintenance on existing networks using existing documentation and artifacts. The engineer coordinates with stakeholders to provide maintenance and troubleshoot hardware interconnection and interfacing, such as switches, routers, firewalls, etc. This engineer is motivated and does what it takes to get the job done, even if that requires research in areas that unfamiliar. What you bring to the table: * Ability to handle more complex assignments and grasps and apply new information quickly. * Ability to research the requisite steps to accomplish a task; understanding that time spent solving a problem is time spent honing and improving an existing skillset. * Experience with subnetting, designing and implementing simple networks. * The ability to take an existing network topology, improve upon it, and put the architecture into practice. * Experience configuring Later 2 and Layer 3 Cisco switches with users, routes, remote access, VLANs, LACP groups, etc. * Eager to learn, grow and try new networking technologies and architectures. * Support and assist in the design and planning of network systems. What sets you apart: * Cisco CCT, CCNA or more advanced certifications. * Experience employing COMSEC in network design. * Updating firmware and security hardening network equipment. * Experience configuration Cisco Routers and Cisco Firewalls * Experience implement Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) * Experience documenting network topologies * Linux system administration experience deploying services like TFTP, DHCP, NTP, SSH, etc. * Configuring Virtual Private Networks * Designing and Implementing firewall rulesets. US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens. NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT: No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.

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