Network Engineer with Security Clearance

CER Consulting LLC is current seeking a Sr Network Engineer in Maryland at the client site. CER Consulting, LLC delivers strategic insight and technical services to policy makers facing complex operational issues in today's national security environment. TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required for this role. Core Tasks:

• Configure and optimize network switches, routers and firewalls.

• Configure Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

• Manage application layer filtering on NextGen Firewalls.

• Configure and troubleshoot virtual networking, vlans, and virtual routing and forwarding (VRFs).

• Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures.

• Diagnose network connectivity problems.

• Install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software.

• Monitor network capacity and performance.

• Mitigate network vulnerabilities to ensure information is safeguarded against outside parties.

• Test and maintain network infrastructure including software and hardware devices.

• Configure and manage a VMware Cluster to support multiple tenant systems. Requirements:

• Master's degree in STEM AND 10 years' experience, OR

• Bachelor's degree in STEM AND 12 years' experience, OR

• High school diploma and 15 years' experience as a Network Engineer

• Experience with Cisco IOS and PAN-OS

• Experience with VMware/ESXi

• Experience with Switch VLAN setup

• Experience with VMware virtual NIC config for isolation

• Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with full scope polygraph (current CI, under 6 years aged)

• Active DoD IAT Level III certification (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCED, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA)

• Active Cisco certification. Preferred:

• Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements. Amazing benefit package
• 10% 401K contribution
• Fully paid healthcare
• 4500 contributed to your HSA account
• After you are with the company for two years you will receive a pension