Network Engineer with Security Clearance, The Swift Group, Chantilly, VA
The Swift Group -
Chantilly, VA,
US
Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Date Posted: 2024-06-06
Job description
The Swift Group is looking for a Network Engineer. The Network Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the design and the integrity of the customer s complex internal network, including customer-facing hosted and cloud environments. They will provide expert technical assistance to team members with high-level system and networking request. They will also secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity, mitigate threats, and reduce costs. This role will be responsible for designing, implementation and testing complex infrastructure in support of our customer needs. Key Responsibilities: Installation and maintenance of network equipment
Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues
Design network architectures based on customer requirements and industry best practices
Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices
Collaborate effectively with other IT disciplines (e.g., Storage, Platform, Application) to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
Develop and maintain configurations plans for Cisco NextGen Firewall design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi datacenter configurations
Develop and maintain configurations plans for Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi datacenter configurations
Create architectural design solutions and successfully present them to client stakeholders.
Work with infrastructure engineers to identify new products and solutions
Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure
Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance
Communications with customers: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying of impending changes, or coordinated outages
Be available for other engineers and coach them to resolution
Participate in 24x7 on call and assist in resolving issues outside normal business hours Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
10+ years of experience with architecting and designing IP networks and associated technologies
In-depth understanding of networking to include routing, switching, network monitoring and management
Strong troubleshooting skills specific to network connectivity, security, and ability to effectively work in cross functional teams as needed to resolve issues
Demonstrated experience with Cisco NextGen firewalls
SME for SDN engagements built around Cisco ACI
Background in Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi datacenter configurations
Good team and collaboration skills
Ability to research and find new and innovative technologies to enhance the existing network
Define network strategy with respect to technology domain standards and design goals
Provide technical design and architectural leadership, including documenting and diagramming the logical, physical and process views
Experience analyzing network traffic, using a variety of network tools to assess security-related events to assist in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages
Experience in designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting these various network technologies and protocols
Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining boundary security solutions and exposure to enterprise network architecture
Good knowledge and hands-on experience with VXLAN/EVPN
US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Network Access Control and Segmentation
Experience with security compliance standards
Experience with site-to-site VPNs and/or remote access VPNs
Network programmability for automating network tasks (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Python, Rest API s)
Experience with Data Center and co-location solutions as they relate to SDN architecture and Design
Experience configuring/administrating various network technologies including: Cisco ACI, Cisco DCNM, OTV, VMware NSX
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network reference architecture from mission requirements gathering to technology rollout oversight, including capacity management, technology selection, integration of multiple tools and technical documentation
Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies along with open source solutions
Ability to brief complex information to senior leadership
Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies along with open source solutions
Drive enhancements through full life-cycle from concept to final implementation and support
Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues
Design network architectures based on customer requirements and industry best practices
Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices
Collaborate effectively with other IT disciplines (e.g., Storage, Platform, Application) to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
Develop and maintain configurations plans for Cisco NextGen Firewall design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi datacenter configurations
Develop and maintain configurations plans for Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi datacenter configurations
Create architectural design solutions and successfully present them to client stakeholders.
Work with infrastructure engineers to identify new products and solutions
Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure
Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance
Communications with customers: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying of impending changes, or coordinated outages
Be available for other engineers and coach them to resolution
Participate in 24x7 on call and assist in resolving issues outside normal business hours Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
10+ years of experience with architecting and designing IP networks and associated technologies
In-depth understanding of networking to include routing, switching, network monitoring and management
Strong troubleshooting skills specific to network connectivity, security, and ability to effectively work in cross functional teams as needed to resolve issues
Demonstrated experience with Cisco NextGen firewalls
SME for SDN engagements built around Cisco ACI
Background in Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi datacenter configurations
Good team and collaboration skills
Ability to research and find new and innovative technologies to enhance the existing network
Define network strategy with respect to technology domain standards and design goals
Provide technical design and architectural leadership, including documenting and diagramming the logical, physical and process views
Experience analyzing network traffic, using a variety of network tools to assess security-related events to assist in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages
Experience in designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting these various network technologies and protocols
Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining boundary security solutions and exposure to enterprise network architecture
Good knowledge and hands-on experience with VXLAN/EVPN
US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Network Access Control and Segmentation
Experience with security compliance standards
Experience with site-to-site VPNs and/or remote access VPNs
Network programmability for automating network tasks (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Python, Rest API s)
Experience with Data Center and co-location solutions as they relate to SDN architecture and Design
Experience configuring/administrating various network technologies including: Cisco ACI, Cisco DCNM, OTV, VMware NSX
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network reference architecture from mission requirements gathering to technology rollout oversight, including capacity management, technology selection, integration of multiple tools and technical documentation
Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies along with open source solutions
Ability to brief complex information to senior leadership
Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies along with open source solutions
Drive enhancements through full life-cycle from concept to final implementation and support