Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

Node is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable the cybersecurity capabilities.

• Maintaining current knowledge of hardware and software applications.

• Work with engineering to develop high-quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.

• Backup and restore network device configuration

• Break fix actions/O&M

• Upgrading network equipment

• Port Open Requests- Implement firewall policies

• Sustainment of CISA networking architecture

• Expected to do some installation work. Cable/equipment

• Monitors the status of the network and responds to issues/ticket requests that occur

Required Skills:

• Must have 6+ years of professional networking experience.

• Must have TCP/IP networking, encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management.

• In-depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regard to Layer 2 functionality and protocols in a Cisco/Juniper environment.

• Experience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environment.

• Must have a firm knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC and firewall architecture

• Must have a firm knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols.

Desired Skills:

• Infrastructure-related certifications preferred such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC), Juniper Networks Certified Professional Security (JNCIP-SEC)

• Experience specifically with BGP and OSPF routing protocols.

• Experience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplification.

• Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques.

• Experience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologies.

• Experience implementing firewall-based policies using Juniper firewalls.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience

•A Master’s degree in a related discipline may be substituted for 4 years of experience

•Professional experience may be substituted for a degree

Company Overview:

Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES

Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities

Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include

• Medical 
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life 
• Health Saving Account
• 401K matching
• Three weeks of PTO/Sick
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Pre-Approved Online Training