Secure Enterprise Network Engineer

Apex Systems is looking for Secure Enterprise Network Engineers in the Reston, VA area! If you are interested and meet the qualifications below, please send an updated resume to Victoria at vezell@apexsystems.com.Job Responsibilities While working as a Secure Enterprise Network Engineer, you will perform challenging network architecture design, strategic planning, research, technology integration, and Tier IV support to a high-availability secure enterprise cloud data infrastructure / transport network in support of the US Government at a facility in the Northern VA / Washington D.C. area. As a subject matter expert in the field of network engineering, you will be an important direct link between the customer site and company. An understanding of overarching INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements enhances the complexity and responsibilities of this role. You will perform a full range of complex network design tasks encompassing multiple technologies, including evaluating network technologies and making recommendations to the customer and managers. You will perform research and evaluation of current and emerging technologies to identify COTS/GOTS/Custom solutions and future developments that further improve the capabilities of the customer's network infrastructure and meet evolving system requirements. You will help integrate advanced secure communication and networking equipment, along with other associated technologies for the optimal performance of the customer's network. You will perform Tier IV level support of equipment/technology, implementing moderately complex O&M tasks, and directly managing issue resolutions as needed.The role will primarily focus on the RTN SIS technology layer, while enabling participation in the customer's enterprise network architecture, design, planning, rollout, and roadmap efforts at all levels of the OSI. (For example, you will participate in OSI Layer 3 routing architectural meetings where impacts to OSI layers 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, or 7 are all considered.) You will help develop strategies and propose plans to update network configurations and integrate new technologies, based on knowledge of the performance characteristics of both the proposed system(s) and the customer's existing network, to achieve peak network performance.Responsibilities

• Architect network design solutions for high-availability, enterprise cloud data / transport networks.
• Research and evaluate current and emerging technologies in the cloud and data transport field.
• Identify strategic opportunities for COTS/GOTS/Custom solutions and future developments to improve the customer's network infrastructure and meet or exceed evolving system requirements.
• Engage with the customer's network engineers and provide guidance for network architecture, technical specifications, network planning, and design associated with relevant products and functions.
• Integrate new capabilities, hardware and firmware upgrades, etc. to align short and long term technology roadmaps.
• Implement complex O&M functions for network and equipment troubleshooting, and perform analysis of data to optimize the performance of the customer network and network equipment.
• Operate as a direct management link between company and the customer ensuring proper issue escalation, and communicating / collaborating with developers and Sr. managers for rapid issue response and resolution related to products.
• Perform Tier IV support of advanced secure network equipment, including provisioning, installation, device configuration, management tool installations, and direct support to the customer's enterprise-class network.

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant technical experience in the field of network administration or network engineering with an understanding of OSI Layer 2 / 3 networking
• Experience with configuring and managing OSI Layer 2 / 3 related equipment and technologies, e.g. Routers, Switches, OTNs; Fiber Optics
• Must be familiar with enterprise data transport or cloud network infrastructures, access points, or other relevant high availability near real-time networks
• Bachelors in STEM-related field - Math, Physics, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent related experience.
• Experience with common test and analysis equipment, e.g. network sniffers, network traffic generators, LAN/WAN simulation equipment and light level meters.
• US Government position. US Citizenship required
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph
• Ability to travel 25%

• Knowledge of the complexities with overarching network security requirements (e.g. information security INFOSEC and communications security COMSEC).
• Knowledge of associated Layer 2 / 3 networking protocols and security, e.g. TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, MACsec; SDN Controllers, Rest APIs, OpenFlow, network encryption modes, user authentication, key management, COMSEC / INFOSEC.
• Experience with Linux / UNIX, Windows applications, VMware, enterprise-class device management tools, and/or various software automation scripting or programming languages such as Python, TCL, Matlab
• Experience in the operation of high availability (99.999% uptime) networks.