Network Engineer, Lead (Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility and Polygraph)

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to leverage their expertise in designing and implementing integrated, scalable on-premises platforms in support of our government customer in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Network Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks IAW ICD 503

• Design and deploy functional networks (e.g. LAN, WLAN, WAN)

• Investigating and resolving operational problems.

• Working on teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases

• Plan and lead network projects for network installation and upgrade

• Responsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and below) and overall network traffic routing

• Manage IP address space allocation and track IP address permanent assignments

• Create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.)

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls.

• Monitor syslog events and implement changes to improve security posture.

• Work with systems administrators, cyber security officers and CNDSP

• Assist cyber security officers to collect and report information required during RMF A&A activities.

• Conduct regular network performance tests.

• Resolve escalated network support issues and document resolution

• Research and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades for network

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance w/current Polygraph required

• U.S. Citizenship required for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining a clearance

• Bachelors degree and 9+ years of relevant networking experience

• DoD 8140 IAT II Level certification (e.g. Security+ CE, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, CND, SSCP)

• At least 8 years working with Juniper and Cisco routers and switches, firewalls deployment, configuration, and migration

• Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms, services, architectures/ designs, and best practices

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement

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