Network Engineer

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Network Engineer to support a program onsite at Grafenwoehr, Germany.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

The Network Engineer provides overall communications architecture for the JMSC and spoke sites, with coordination responsibility with outside agencies and stakeholders. The Network Engineer supports development of communications architectures, coordination of communications plans, configuration of communications equipment, implementation of Network Information Assurance processes, and assists in installing equipment and circuitry in support of distributed exercises. The Network Engineer supports the coordination all aspects of the communications architecture and exercise support plans with communications planners at other simulation facilities, Network Enterprise Center (NEC), theater signal assets, and participating tactical units. Plans include distribution of data, voice, and VTC over both LAN and WAN in both classified and unclassified modes for simulations/stimulation networks; NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and tactical networks. More than 80% of the duties associated with position are technical in nature.

How Your Role Will Make an Impact:

• Develop Enterprise Network Architecture to include LAN/WAN, encryption, DNS, DHCP, Firewall, security, software defined network (SDN), voice, video, data, collaboration and Cloud components
• Maintain network architecture and infrastructure for multiple networks.
• Develop and implement network and service monitoring capabilities, with a focus on managing capacity and performance and diagnosing and resolving network problems while ensuring secure operations
• Manage Configuration and optimization for all network devices (to include but not limited to firewalls, Cross Domain Solution (CDS), Virtual Infrastructure, servers, hubs, routers, and switches.
• Monitor changing network technology and deliver a technology update to the executive team each quarter • Install, test, maintain, and upgrade operating systems software.
• Work with JMSC Government and contract staff, and outside stakeholders to determine the maintenance and growth needs of the network
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/ information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services
• Support the full system engineering life-cycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, test, and implementation. Ensures security analysis and integration throughout the life-cycle
• Secures network system by enforcing Government policies; develops and executes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Business Practices (BBPs) for EOPM&D assigned Government Information Systems and associated network
• Maintain necessary information assurance protocols and services on stimulation/simulation information systems and associated network enclaves that includes but not limited to: System lock-down procedures, operating system patches, and stimulation/simulation software patches
• Responsible for creating and administering Continuity of Operation Plans (COOP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans that ensure the availability of Government Information Systems and associated network enclaves
• Manage and implement compliance with Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) as defined/required by RMF Security Controls and Defense Information System Agency (DISA) requirements/BBPs
• Manage/Coordinate/Execute incident response and handling procedures according to Government regulations, policies, procedures, and associated RMF Security Controls.
• Supports as needed other set-up, transition, and break down for all training and training support activities pertaining to this task order.
• Participate in individual training, seminars, conferences, exercise/experiment planning events, site surveys, and exercise and training events and supports the planning and preparation processes and product development as needed. 

What You Will Need to Join Our Award-Winning Team:

• Clearance: Must possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret w/SCI
• Education: A bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of recent related experience OR an associate’s degree plus 7 years of recent related experience OR a major certification plus 7 years of recent related experience OR 11 years of recent related experience.
• Certification: DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements IAT Level II 
• Outstanding work ethic and personal integrity.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document and update processes.
• Ability to perform tasks under deadlines.
• Ability to work with senior Government and Industry leaders.
• Capable of working at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, for consecutive days up to 4 weeks.
• Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the USAREUR-AF Theater in Europe and Africa.

What Sets You Apart:

• Demonstrated understanding of technology integration and information flow including LAN/WAN, firewalls, security, storage, servers and services, and backup methodologies
• Capable of quickly developing/attaining knowledge of specific product lines to assist the government with optimizing its Information Systems and associated network enclaves to efficiently meet requirements of complex training environments
• Understand and assist the Government with the implementation of RMF through the Assessment and Authorization process, as well as the RMF Assess Only process as required to ensure the authorized use of software, networks, and systems in support of training
• Experience configuring and managing network and server devices
• Expertise in implementing software systems engineering process, including development, integration, and testing process is required
• Experience with US DoD modeling and simulation
• Experience with Joint Exercise Life Cycle is preferred
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to document and update processes
• Ability to perform tasks under deadlines
• Have a very high degree of attention to detail
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills to peer and senior management audiences
• Outstanding work ethic and personal integrity.
• Possess a very high degree of attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).