Principal Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Sr. Principal Network Engineer Responsibilities:

• Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment

• Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program's systems

• Implement engineering changes to the system as required

• Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures

• Responsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with the peers, SMEs, and government engineers.

• Occasional travel may be required Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Network Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience; OR 6 years of relevant experience with a Master (MS) degree; OR 4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree; an additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree.

• Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.

• Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP.

• Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE).

• Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.

• Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.

• Ability to travel 10% of the time

• Must be a US Citizen

• CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications for Sr. Principal Network Engineer:

• DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.

• A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.

• Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE.

• Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs.

• Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.

• Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.

• Experience with tactical/military radio networks, like Common Data Link (CDL) and ANW2.

• Experience with (MIL) SATCOM equipment and services.

• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP and VTC

• Experience with Cisco Modelling Labs (CML) or Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL).

• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio

• Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance