Network Engineer

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Summary

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with a Secret level security clearance to support the operations, management, and network operations of Navy enterprise and DoD networks. This is a full-time, on-site position in Suffolk, Virginia, requiring presence 5 days a week. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and primary technical advisor across multiple areas, including technical reviews, auditing, and on-demand administration of a multi-vendor routing and switching environment, heavily utilizing Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) and Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF).

What You'll Do:

• Serve as SME and technical advisor on network engineering tasks supporting Navy and DoD networks.
• Conduct technical reviews, audits, and on-demand administration of complex routing and switching environments.
• Manage and maintain multi-vendor routing and switching platforms.
• Perform Tier 1 network troubleshooting for issues related to connectivity, firewalls, routers, and switches using Joint Management Network (JMN) ticketing system.
• Implement network designs ensuring operational sustainment and information assurance (IA) compliance across Navy and DoD multi-tenant configurations.
• Provide technical inputs throughout system/service design and ensure solutions comply with industry best practices and operational requirements.
• Administer firewall policies through quarterly audits and system hardening assessments in accordance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Coordinate authorized network and firewall changes with contractor, government, and military support elements in alignment with change management processes.
• Develop and maintain technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and governance documents, updating quarterly to reflect enhanced performance.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressively relevant professional or technical experience in cybersecurity and/or information security.
• Experience with at least three (3) of the following router/switch platforms:
  • Cisco ASR 1000/9000 series, Cisco Catalyst 8200/8300/8500, Cisco Catalyst 9600, Cisco Nexus 9000 series, Juniper MX5400 series.
• Expertise in Local Area Network (LAN), Base Area Network (BAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) transport technologies, including MPLS, Next-Generation Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Optical, and Commercial Ethernet Gateway (CEG).
• In-depth knowledge of network routing protocols: Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
• Proven firewall administration experience with strong understanding of DoD IA compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement network design and operational sustainment plans in multi-tenant enterprise environments.

Accreditation Requirements for Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF):

• Must comply with DoD Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Improvement Program (DoD 8570.01-M) certifications.
• Personnel performing IA functions must have current DoD-approved IA workforce certifications appropriate to their role.
• Workstation administrators must have IAT Level I certifications (e.g., Security+, A+, Network+) and required OS certifications (e.g., Windows 7 Exam 70-680).
• Server administrators must have IAT Level II certifications for Windows, Linux, and/or Solaris.
• Personnel involved in system security standards and procedures must have IAM II certification.
• Certification documentation must be maintained and reported as required.

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Things to Know:

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Salary Range

The proposed salary range for this role is $75,000.00 to $108,000.00 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Karsun considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Third Party Resumes:Karsun does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Karsun and Karsun will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Clearance Information

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website:https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location

To be considered for this role, you must reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WV.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Due to recent federal changes impacting visa programs, we are not currently considering candidates who require employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B).