Network Engineer

Lexington, MA

Job Type: Contract

Recruiter: Peter Roos (https://digitalprospectors.com/our-team/peter-roos)

Phone: 603-772-2700

Position: Network Engineer

Location: Lexington, MA (Onsite)

Length: 3+ years

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Network Engineer who will be responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of computer networks including intranet, extranet, Local Area Network (LAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN). The Network Engineer will design and plan network systems. The Network Engineer will design and develop the network for both LAN and WAN. The Network Engineer will design, configure, and deploy LAN and WAN network connections, hardware, software, and communication links and services. The Network Engineer will provide specific, detailed information for technology selection, implementation, and deployment, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. The Network Engineer will test, evaluate, and report on new network technologies, to enhance capabilities of the network.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain a secure, robust, and fault tolerant network infrastructure.

• Monitor and update configurations to maintain compliance.

• Perform code, software, and firmware updates as needed to ensure network infrastructure is kept up to date with current versions.

• Research, develop, and implement automation to support the items noted above and enhance our network infrastructure.

• Develop and execute a plan to integrate classified cloud services with our existing on-premises networks.

• Provide project support to internal teams where expertise in classified networks is required.

• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and tasking to members of the Network team.

• Provide Tier I support resolving service desk tickets.

• Maintain security documentation and network diagrams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or the equivalent technical experience and certifications.

• Experience with Juniper network hardware.

• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls.

• Experience with General Dynamics type 1 encryptors and GEMOne management software.

• Experience with network automation (preferably with Ansible).

• Experience with cloud network integration (preferably classified cloud).

• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and BGP protocols.

• Strong understanding of DoD networks and STIG security controls.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly.

• Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts.

• Strong foundational skills in organizing and managing technical projects.

• Excellent customer service skills both verbally and written.

• Experience with the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) process and maintaining an inspection ready environment is preferred.

• Possess a Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Due to the nature of the work, an active Secret clearance is required, however an active Top-Secret clearance is highly preferred.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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