Job Title: Sr Principal Network Engineer
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Job Location: San Diego MD 92123
Onsite Requirements:
IP4 and IPv6 network design
Network design and architecture
Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance
Job Description:
As a Sr Principal Network Engineer. You will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation.
Using Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter.
Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation.
The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
Primary duties:
Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment
Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program's systems
Implement engineering changes to the system as required
Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures
Responsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with the peers, SMEs, and government engineers.
Occasional travel may be required
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience; OR 6 years of relevant experience with a Master (MS) degree; OR 3 years of experience with STEM PhD degree; an additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.
Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP.
Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE).
Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.
Full on-site presence at San Diego Spectrum Center campus
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE.
Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs.
Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
Experience with tactical/military radio networks, like Common Data Link (CDL) and ANW2.
Experience with (MIL) SATCOM equipment and services.
Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP and VTC
Experience with Cisco Modelling Labs (CML) or Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL).
Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance
**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role
Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**