Network Engineer

Description

DESCRIPTION:

Network Engineer is a senior position requiring extensive experience managing Classified enterprise networks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, design, and maintain connectivity of enterprise network assets to ensure compliance and secure operations on Classified networks (SIPR, NIPR, JWICS)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address connectivity requirements and implement necessary configurations to facilitate efficient and secure data transmission
• Ensure all network switches and routers are operational, properly configured, and compliant with DISA STIG requirements
• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting of network switches to ensure optimal performance
• Configure, maintain, and monitor firewall, intrusion protection, intrusion detection systems, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control and authentication in accordance with ATO requirements, cybersecurity policies, and standards
• Implement necessary security measures to protect specialized systems and networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats
• Support planning and implementation of enterprise service connections between networks, systems, and applications across domains
• Facilitate connections for auditing, authentication, secure cloud computing architecture (SCCA), and Cross Domain Solutions and Guards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Collaborate with ISSOs and the Cyber Services Lead IV in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Provide input and documentation using designated templates and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, InfoPath, Visio, etc.) to support the security assessment and authorization of TAC systems
• Work across multiple teams, collaborating effectively to resolve issues, alerts and tickets, closing tickets once an incident has been confirmed resolved. 
• Mentor/train other NOC staff in methods and processes for effective resolution, tuning and system optimization, alert definitions and appropriate actions, and other routine NOC activities
• Work with other team members/teams to determine root cause and develop reports for stakeholder consumption
• Mentor/train junior staff in methods and processes for effective resolution, tuning and system optimization, alert definitions and appropriate actions and other routine Engineering activities. 
• Take directions from the Network Operations Team Lead
• Mentor and Direct subordinate Network Operations Team staff

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Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA/BS in Computer Science/Information Technology or relevant discipline (HS and 4 years of additional experience or AS and 2 years of additional experience may be exchanged in lieu of BA/BS)
• 9 years total experience (Relevant Master’s Degree may be exchanged for 2 years’ experience credit or a relevant PhD may be exchanged for 4 years’ experience credit)
• 5 years of position-specific relevant experience
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems as well as the ITIL framework and service delivery concepts
• DoD 8570 Level II certification
• Ability to work independently and in an agile, collaborative team environment  
• Active US Government Clearance at Secret level or higher 
• Effective written and verbal communications skills for collaboration with both customers and fellow team members
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and regularly lift at least 25 pounds  
• Ability to commute to the designated onsite work location as required

DESIRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience supporting DoD programs
• Experience with cloud-based technologies
• ITIL certification

QBE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity and/or expression, age, disability, Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or other related medical conditions), marital-status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, ancestry, caste, military/uniformed service-member status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.