Network Engineer with Security Clearance

This is a direct role with a prestige employer in the defense industry.
More details about the employer will be shared as you apply and connect with the recruiter. Responsibilities to Anticipate:
Configure, Manage, and Upgrade existing Cisco Network hardware and software, such as Cisco switches, routers, ASAs, and type 1 Encryption devices.
Ensure Information Assurance compliance for network hardware and software and mitigating identified IA vulnerabilities. Remediate IAVAM and DISA STIGS
Drive and/or participate in large projects in support of installation and/or improvement to voice, video, and network infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with security and performance requirements (NISPOM, RMF, NIST, etc.)
Assure a high level of reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management.
Familiar with ASA and FPR firewalls, must have experience with ASDM.
Possess knowledge and experience with network technologies, services, operations, and associated security practices.
Travel to other US Domestic locations will be required as business needs dictate. Including to our other California locations.
The ideal candidate must be a US citizen holding a Top-Secret clearance. The candidate needs to be organized, able to work well with others, able to work under time constrains, able to multi-task and prioritize work, be able to work independently as well as a member of a team and have good problem-solving skills. The candidate's work will be performed under minimal general direction. The candidate will frequently interact with inter-organizational contacts representing the Digital Technology Program Execution organization in the support of our engineering end-user community. Basic Qualifications:
Role typically requires Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience, an advanced degree, and 3 years' experience or 9 years of direct experience in lieu of degree.
An active and transferable U.S. government issued TOP SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experienced in LAN, WAN, Routers, Switches, and other network hardware. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with 802.1X and Radius authentication software-based configurations.
Cisco CCNA or working towards it.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have a Sec+ certification or able to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
Experience with vulnerability scanning and threat mitigation technologies.
Critical Thinking - ability to solve technical problems independently and in collaborative teams.
Experience with installation and support of manufacturing systems/applications
Experience as a Network Administrator in classified environments highly desired.
Working knowledge of operating network vulnerability and compliance scanning software such as ACAS or Tenable Nessus
Demonstrate firewall, DMZ design, ACL knowledge, and IP address management.
Experience with Type-1 HAIPE Encryptors, VPN technologies and protocols, IPSEC, GRE, MACsec, L2TP, DMVPN, etc.
Experience with ACAS, SCAP, CMRS, NESSUS, NISPOM/STIG, or PCI security.
Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems and IP address management (IPAM).
Knowledge/experience with SAN implementations (iSCSI, Fiber Channel)
Experience with SolarWinds, Visio, SNMP-based network management. What We Offer:
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. We offer relocation support if the selected applicant meets company policy eligibility requirements. The salary range for this role is 85,000 USD - 179,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.