Network Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly)

We are looking for a Network Engineer with SHLD, Inc., for our Chantilly, VA location.

Looking ONLY for candidates with an active TS/SCI with CI Poly Clearance

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and deploy functional networks (e.g. LAN, VLAN, WAN)
- 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 improvement
- Primary contact point for resolution of network and operating system issues
- Build standardized operating system images
- Install, configure, maintain, and migrate computer and network operating system and application software in on-premises, hybrid and cloud environments
- Perform and manage solutions relating to systems, networks and host-based security infrastructure to enforce compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution to local and remote system users At least 5+ years of experience in:
- Working with Cisco routers and switches
- Firewall deployment, configuration, and migration
- Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms, services, architectures/ designs, and best practices
- DNS server configuration experience
- VDI technologies (Citrix XenApp/VDA, MS RDS, VMware, etc.)
- Networking: TCP/IP, LAN / DMZ / WAN, DHCP, DNS, Routing, Switching, and Firewalls
- Scripting/Automation (PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, Perl, etc....)
- Working experience with Linux OSs
Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI Clearance w/CI Poly
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+ CE, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, CND, SSCP)

Location: Chantilly, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

Shld, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.