Network Engineer

DSA is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer at Fort Detrick, MD. The Network Engineer will play a crucial role in providing technical leadership and support for the planning, design, and implementation of physical and logical communications solutions with network-wide impact. Your primary responsibility will be to administer and secure network infrastructure components, including switches, routers, and firewalls, for a TCP/IP based network. You will work closely with the team, customers, and vendors to understand and address data communications requirements effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance or SSBI
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field desired
• Security+ or 8570 equivalent
• Cisco: CCNA, CCNP Certification
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive network engineering experience supporting Cisco products
• Strong experience in IP addressing, VPN configuration, and remote access support
• Experience with building, migrating, and upgrading firewalls and switches across LAN and WAN configurations. This includes maintaining build documents, network drawings, and data flow diagrams.
• Implementation of related federal security standards in production environments
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Professional attitude and commitment to providing high-quality service
• High reliability and dependability

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough packet analysis and identify hardware, software, networking, or other technical changes required to restore service and meet operational requirements.
• Identify the root cause of network issues and take corrective actions. Update documentation and provide written recommendations to prevent recurring problems.
• Proactively monitor the network's performance and recommend improvements while resolving or preventing potential problems.
• Verify that the LAN and all network equipment adhere to configuration management and security standards in accordance with Federal mandates.
• Collaborate with the Team Lead, offering recommendations and exploring options to improve system performance and overall security standards.
• Utilize Cisco networking knowledge to enhance network operations and support.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, network monitoring tools, and tunnels.
• Familiarity with Taclane devices, including the GEMONE management application.