Lead, Network Plan Engineer TS/SCI Poly - Springfield, VA

Job Title: Lead, Network Engineer

Job Code: 11325

Job Location: Springfield, VA

Job Description:

Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs, analyzes, plans, and modifies network components and/or software by translating customer requirements and objectives into final product design. Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. Prepares the analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling.

Essential Functions:

• 3-6 years of network engineering experience with IP networks.
• Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
• Experience in configuring & hardening routers, switches, firewalls.
• Implement solutions that support customer visions and objectives.
• Participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges.
• Create and maintain documentation and training for engineering and NOC teams.
• Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper.
• Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet technologies.
• Experience in the configuration and implementation of Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors).
• Experience in VMWare virtual networking and/or Linux networking.
• In depth implementation and troubleshooting experience of IP networks.
• Knowledge of IP technologies such as Netflow, TCP and UDP signaling, IS-IS, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, iBGP, eBGP, MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, Pseudowire, Ethernet switching, and EXU messaging.
• Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management.
• Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.
• Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to think critically in high pressure environments, working independently and as part of a team, depending on the organization's needs.
• Travel as required for integration and test efforts (up to 10%).
• Work is 100% at customer site.
• Support critical operations during standard and occasional non-standard working hours
• CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or
  • 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree and a minimum of 14 years of prior related experience, or
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Top Secret / SCI security clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph required.
• DOD 8570.01M IAT 2 certification.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Expertise in network virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN)
• Experience with ThinkLogical KVM extenders
• Familiarity with cloud environment, hybrid cloud network and automation.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 3 certification (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH).
• Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks.
• Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP], HSRP and physical layer issues (Ethernet, Optical, TDM)).
• Experience with Agile development processes.
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications