Network/Systems Engineer/Tier 2

·  Responsibilities include:Knowledge and understanding of routers, switches, firewalls, network topologies, TCP/IP, VPN, VLANs, IPv6,  DNS, NTP, IDS and IPS, traffic management (load balancing, QOS, proxy servers),  encryption. Product specific experience with and in order of importance - Cisco, F5, Bluecoat, Secure Computing (Sidewinder), Sourcefire, and Tripwire.Provides technical support for internal and/or external customersAnswers technical questions; recommends and implements approved course of action. Provides technical leadership for problem escalation and resolution. Installs and maintains network facilities, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium sized networks. Installs network applications on network servers or voice equipment; maintains, tests, researches and resolves problems. Determines appropriate standard testing routines or scripts; may test various voice or data equipment such as routers, switches, hubs or optical equipment, or multi-function switches, end offices, signaling transfer points, private branch exchanges (PBX), voice mail, and call management system, etc. for maintenance. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

·  Basic Qualification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Four or more years of experience in data, voice or video networks Experience working with local area network systems and technical infrastructure communication issues Experience working with network systems and networking principles, data, voice or video Experience working with network software and hardware, data, voice or video Experience working with multiple technical platforms (e.g., mainframe, two-tiered client-server, three-tiered client-server)

 

 

·  Organizational Fit Consideration:Strong grasp of the Intelligence Community is a plus.Good analytical and problem solving skills Skilled in time, priority and task management Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members Communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment Ability to convey a strong presence, professional image, and deal confidently with technical problems

 

Education and Experience Requirements:  Masters degree in related discipline plus 4-6 years of related experience, or a Bachelors degree in related discipline plus 8-10 years related experience.

Clearance Requirements: Candidate MUST possess an active Lifestyle Polygraph to be considered for this position.

Location:  Annapolis Junction, Maryland.