Network Engineer
Innovative Defense Technologies

Description

Background Information:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Network Engineer to be based in our Arlington, VA office.

Overview:

IDT is seeking a Network Systems Engineer whose primary focus will be on the development and continuous maintenance of network devices both on site at our offices in addition to our portable server solutions used for tactical purposes. In addition to the design and maintenance of network devices, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to cross train and learn additional technical skills that will include, but are not limited to, Red Hat/Linux, VMWare virtualization, and Microsoft Windows to build a complete technology solution for the missions we support.

All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Interact with technical team members from multiple organizations in a team environment
• Perform requirements analysis, translating business need into IT resource specifications
• Developing design, document, and standardize configurations for networking devices deployed locally and remote
• Provide direct technical support for the planning, design, and implementation of releases, upgrades, changes to network devices remotely and on site
• Contribute to improvement of administrative and security postures within various subnets
• Perform administration and lifecycle management of hypervisors, automation and orchestration software, enterprise virtual Systems and networks utilizing multiple network management tools and applications
• Complete capacity planning, workload modeling, prediction, performance monitoring, troubleshooting and tuning to ensure stable performance of the virtualization environments

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or relevant field of Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant technology field required

Required Skills:

• Experience with physical switch installation/administration
• Networking experience - TCP/IP, DNS, NetBIOS, Switching, Routing, VLANs
• Experience creating and updating firewall rules
• Experienced with developing Quality of Service (QoS) rules for optimization of the network
• Strong understanding of Multicast Networking concepts - PIM, IGMP, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment
• Experienced with Cisco Networking devices, with emphasis on NX-OS and Cisco iOS devices
• Ability to create CAT5/5e/6 cable in the field, if needed
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues to include, and not limited to, Spanning Tree Protocol, OSPF, HSRP, Virtual Port Channels, etc.
• Experience hardening and securing network devices per DISA STIG Requirements
• Some level of experience managing/configuring either Server-based or Workstation-based Operating Systems (Windows Workstation, Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu)
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time

Preferred Skills:

• Experience troubleshooting issues of both a software and/or a hardware nature
• Experience developing/maintaining network architectures that are designed for redundancy
• Experience with working networks in support of tactical solutions.
• Networking protocol experience (802.11, TCP, UDP, ICMP) and troubleshooting network related issues at a physical and operating system level.
• Experience with well-thought out physical server configuration and cabling
• Experience with Bash and/or C shell scripting a plus
• Experience with Ruckus-based Network Devices a plus
• Experience with VMWare NSX-T is a plus
• Experience with Ansible, Powershell, Chef, Salt, Python, or Puppet experience is a plus
• Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification highly encouraged
• Familiarity with DISA STIG or other Risk Management Framework is highly encouraged

Competencies:

• Ability to create and employ requirements and specifications during development
• Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices
• Excellence in technical oral and written communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
• Be capable of working independently, but thrive in a team environment
• Capable of finding creative solutions to difficult problems
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive

EEO Statement:

Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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