Job Description

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- Design, architect, and maintain Ethernet or virtual networks not limited to network protocols, subnetting, Layer 2/3 switching, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing schemes, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), hypervisor management, load balancing, and Software Defined Networks (SDN) across mission system networks
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- Provide technical expertise in solving complex networking and software engineering problems
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- Implement network security best practices not limited to network segmentation, hardware/software firewalls, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and port security
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- Monitor network performance, availability, and optimize throughput to support current mission system requirements and future needs
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- Script utilizing languages such as Powershell, Bash, or Python for device configuration, data collection, monitoring, reporting, and file transfers
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- Maintain documentation and configuration control of network design and architecture, to include troubleshooting actions and system behavior and resolving networking issues
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- Support compliance with DoD Instructions and Directives governing cybersecurity of mission systems and IT environments
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- Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to implement security controls to mission system network architecture
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- Provide continuous daily network engineering support with customer's engineering personnel
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- Support onsite to identify and resolve network issues related to mission with possible travel to support at CONUS/OCONUS locations
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- Communicate network architecture to non-technical stakeholders
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- Other duties as assigned
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Education/Training (both required and desired):

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- Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering or science discipline from an ABET accredited program required
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- Master's Degree preferred
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- Security+ certification preferred
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Experience:

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- 12+ years of qualified experience in the required task area
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Security:

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- Must be a US citizen
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- Secret Clearance or higher preferred
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- If selected candidate does not have an active Clearance at level Secret or higher, one will be obtained upon hire
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Physical Requirements:

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- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
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- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
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- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
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- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
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- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
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- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D;)
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- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
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- Short Term & Long Term Disability
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- Training & Development
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- Wellness Resources
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Salary:

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$120,000 - 135,000

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This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

📌 Staff Network Engineer (Oakwood)
🏢 KIHOMAC
📍 Oakwood