Network Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Description

This is an opening for a LAN / WAN Senior Network Engineer to support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program.

This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.

S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for desktops, servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department.

Description of Duties :

• Evaluates, designs, documents, installs, implements, tests, and performs problem isolation and resolution, and monitors, tunes, sets standards and maintains a range of network components and systems.
• Performs these functions across some, but not all, physical media, Operating Systems, File Systems, protocol stacks and network components.
• Provides client consulting, and training on the design and use of the network systems and architectures.
• Plans, researches, evaluates, and recommends new storage area network equipment and related technologies.
• Uses monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, gauge performance and activity.
• Devises solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment.
• May develop and execute contingency plans for network related hardware failures including isolated and major outages.
• Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, workstation support, management, and departmental clients.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience :

Bachelor degree in a computer science / computer engineering related discipline and 9 years of experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience;

May accept additional experience in lieu of degree.

• 8 years IT network engineering support experience (Tier II, Tier III, network infrastructure implementation and maintenance)
• Expert experience in one or more of the following : Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst routing and switching, DOD Network Standards (STIGS)
• Experience supporting the government customers in secure environments, familiarity of NIPRNET and SIPRNET operating standards and applicable guidelines.
• Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software
• Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation
• Expert Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination.
• Experienced with network monitoring devices such as HP Openview, Nagios, Zenoss, NeuralStar or other similar monitoring tools.

Clearance Requirement :

Active Top Secret clearance with the eligibility for SCI.

Desired Experience, Skills, Attributes :

• ITIL ® Foundation certification
• Certifications : Network +, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP or equivalent, BICSI Certification
• Familiarity with DoS environment (data and voice networks, IT security systems, policies and procedures), Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs), Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs)
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Target salary range : $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Covid Policy : SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.