Senior Network System EngineerDahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA130k-150k (Depending on experience) - Full Time with BenefitsImmediate OpeningStrategic Data Systems is an experienced technical solutions provider for the Navy, Marine Corps, DoD, and other federal customers.
Our mission is to provide exceptional technical capabilities, management, and support to the warfighter.SDS seeks a Senior Systems Engineer (Network) in Dahlgren, VA to maintain multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, and managing network configuration consistency.
The Senior Systems Engineer will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures.Your work will involve maintaining multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance and managing network configuration consistency.This position will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures.
Essential / Required Skills
Layer 1 expertise (SFPs, media converters, cat5/6/6e, fiber types, connector types)Understanding MAC addresses, IP address, subnetting, ARP tabledot1x configuration at the switch level, understanding of ISE policies/groupsSpanning tree, VLANs, VTPOSPF, BGP.
HSRP, ACL, VRFSome level of automation (Cisco Prime, Cisco Catalyst Center (CCENT)/DNA Center, SolarWinds, etc.).WLC and WAP management (3g/5g) (Aruba or Cisco preferred)SD-ACCESS ACI experience Understanding of network architecture.
(Core, Distro, Access)Reading/Understanding logsSPLUNK experienceUnderstanding of STIGs/ComplianceSD-WANDesired Additional Skills
Automation scripting developmentBackend experience with DNA/CCENTWireshark experienceTACLANE experienceSNA – Cisco Secure AnalyticsRequired Certifications and Qualifications
Cisco CCNA or CCNP (If CCNA, commitment to achieve CCNP within 9-12 months)CompTIA Security+TACLANE certification from General Dynamics is desiredMinimum of 6 Years experience in Network Administration or Network EngineeringTop Secret Clearance, or Interim TS with final secret (T5).
TS/SCI Preferred for future requirementsResponsibilities
Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks Maintains network availability in multiple networking environments by administering Cisco campus based switching environments with fiber-based and copper-based Ethernet connectivity (1gig and 10gig).Installs, manages, and maintains Cisco switching components to support campus, wan, and distributed core architectures.
Works with Cisco chassis based systems, internet circuit termination equipment, and advanced Cisco management tools.Manage Cisco Prime Infrastructure and analyze network health, workflow, access, information, and security requirements; performing router/ switch administration, interface configuration, and switching protocols.Experience with network routers and switches, and strong Cisco switch and router configuration experience.Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, , ACLs, ARP, RADIUS, IPv6, DHCP, Intrusion Prevention, Authentication, and ISP circuit connectionsDevelop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performancePerform network modeling and analysisDefine diagrams and designs for business technology initiativesEnforce policies for standardizing systemsMaintains and monitors core backbone network services in multiple computing environments by identifying network connectivity requirements; performing network upgrades; monitoring network devices and logs, managing wired network connections, and managing network backbone infrastructure.Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.