Network Engineer - LLJP00001433

Job Title: Lead Network Engineer

Job Location: Lexington MA 02420

Active Secret Clearance required.

Onsite Requirements:

• Strong background in network infrastructure
• deigning new networks, maintain and architecting them
• Juniper and palo alto network
• Maintaining compliance for STIG's - Background with STIG security is critical

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain a secure, robust and fault tolerant network infrastructure.
• Monitor and update configurations to maintain STIG compliance.
• Perform code, software and firmware updates as needed to ensure network infrastructure is kept up to date with current versions.
• Research, develop and implement automation to support the items noted above and enhance our network infrastructure.
• In collaboration with the CES infrastructure team, develop and execute a plan to integrate classified cloud services with our existing on-premises networks.
• Provide project support to internal teams where expertise in classified networks is required.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring and tasking to members of the CES Network Team.

On very rare occasions if the team is understaffed network Support responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide 1st tier support resolving Service Desk tickets.
• Maintain security documentation and network diagrams.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Juniper network hardware
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP and BGP protocols.
• Strong understanding of DoD networks and STIG security controls
• Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly
• Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts
• Strong foundational skills in organizing and managing technical projects
• Excellent customer service skills (verbal and written)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or the equivalent technical experience and certifications.

Preferred:

• Experience with network automation (preferably with Ansible)
• Experience with cloud network integration (preferably classified cloud)
• Experience with General Dynamics type 1 encryptors and the GEMOne management software
• Experience with the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) process and maintaining an inspection ready environment.

** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply. **