Principal Network Engineer/ SME

Colorado Springs, CO, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 12 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

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Evaluation
Training
Site Survey
Collaboration
WAN
Network Administration
Network Layer
Data Link Layer
Routing
Authentication
STIG
Reporting
Risk Management Framework
RMF
Network Support
Research
Network
Computer Hardware
Technical Support
DoD
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Cyber Security
Data Science
Information Systems
Computer Science
Cloud Security
Cisco Certifications
Software Development Methodology
CompTIA
IT Security
Security Architecture
SAP
Cisco
Palo Alto
Juniper
Routers
Switches
LAN
Migration
Network Design
Optimization
Firewall
VTC
Network Security
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Virtualization
VMware
Hyper-V
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Attention To Detail
Electronic Warfare

Summary

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Network Engineer, SME you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Leverage your expertise in Local Area Network (LAN) Design/Collapse/Extension designing and implementing integrated, scalable on-premises platforms.
Organize, install, and support government organization's computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
Provide network design support for government SAP networks, provide assessment of independent Local Area Networks (LAN), plan and execute LAN collapse procedures, purchase authorized LAN equipment to support USSF classified network expansion or upgrades, conduct on site surveys for establishing new LAN locations, determine equipment required, define customer requirements, transport, configure, and install new equipment and implement all the required services to make the new location operational.
Collaborate with Network and Systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks. Design and deploy functional networks (e.g. LAN, WAN). Investigating and resolving operational problems.
Work with teams responsible for engineering and administration of Local Area Network (LAN) Collapse/Extension/New Build.
Plan and support network projects for network installation, administration and upgrade. Responsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and Layer2) and overall network traffic routing, create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.).
Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls.
Work with ISSO, Systems Administrators, Cyber Security officers, and CNDS. Assist Cyber Security Officers to collect and report information required during RMF A&A activities.
Plan and conduct regular network performance tests, resolve escalated network support issues and document resolution during LAN collapse and Extension.
Research and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades for network improvement.
Organize, install, and support government organization's computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. Help architect, design and analyze network models.
Participate in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization's infrastructure.
Provide technical support to computer users to help solve users' problems and support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Eductation Requirement

BS Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.

OR

Certification

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP); Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP); CompTIA Cloud+; or CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+); Federal IT Security Professional Designer-NG (FITSP-D); GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA) Certification
10 - 20 years of experience designing Special Access Program (SAP) Networks;
Experience must include Network Design, implementation, deployment and troubleshooting Cisco, Palo Alto and Juniper routers, switches and Local Area Network (LAN) Collapse/Extension and migration Proficiency in Network Design, implementation, troubleshooting and optimization Experience in Firewall, VTC configuration deployment and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g, VMware, Hyper-V), services, architectures/designs, and best practices Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
20% Travel

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