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Job Title: Network Engineer Job Code: 36171Job Location:Melbourne, FLJob Schedule:9/80Job Description:

This role requires a dynamic individual with strong technical expertise and leadership skills to lead a small team of network engineers. This individual will conduct 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 analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling.

Essential Functions:

• Network engineering tasks with IP networks, to include:

• Configure & harden routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and various servers.

• Work with leading network vendors such as HP/HPE, Cisco, Juniper, and F5.

• Implement and troubleshoot IP networks.

• Operate IP tools/technologies/protocols such as Net Flow, TCP and UDP signaling, IS-IS, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, iBGP, eBGP, MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, and Ethernet switching.

• Perform enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP, HSRP and physical layer issues (Ethernet, Optic Sal, TDM) .

• Operate Network Tools (Fundamental understanding of Wire Shark, SNMP traps, TCPDumps, etc.).

• Plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks.

• Produce engineering drawings and technical procedures.

• Lead the implementation of key solutions that support customer visions and objectives:

• Provide motivated leadership in the development and execution of detailed action plans

• Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.

• Lead the implementation of key solutions that support customer visions and objectives.

• Participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges

• Perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.

• Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.

• Create and maintain documentation and training for engineering team members.

• Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management.

• Communicate effectively (verbal and written).

• Perform critical thinking in high pressure environments.

• Perform Agile development processes.

• Implement network security methods, including the configuration of device authentication utilizing Radius or Tacacs+ (802.1X).

• Implement load balancing techniques and network address translation.

• Work will be performed on-site with limited opportunities for remote support.

Qualifications:

• Education
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Juniper Certification (JNCIA) required.
• Ability to acquire or current Public Trust clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140.03 certification, or equivalent NIST 800-181 certification within 6 months of hire.
• Travel as required for integration and test efforts (up to 10%).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Perform Project management skills related to adhering to deadlines, managing team objectives, and understanding of Estimate to Complete (ETC) practice.
• Execute system tasks with programing languages such as the following: Python, Typescript, SQL, and Redhat Linux administrative skills.
• Produce documentation with Microsoft Office software applications
• Lead the development of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) supporting new and existing projects.
• Perform Model Based System Engineering (UML, SysML, DoDAF).
• Sustain with High Availability Networks.
• Perform fault isolation/identification troubleshooting.
• Design/deploy enterprise firewall architecture, perform operational support and configuration, e.g. Firepower Threat Defense and Cisco ASA.
• Design and Implement network caching and WAN optimization technologies.
• Implement DISA STIGs/SRGs.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing and end to end system testing, writing test procedures, as well as formal and informal peer review processes.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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