Network Engineer (TS/SCI)

Company Description

At RED GATE we do everything we can to serve our clients:
Using the right technical skills, unique methodologies, best practices, and integrated technology, we help clients implement bold solutions. New approaches to emerging and evolving threats. Non-traditional ways to overcome entrenched obstacles. Advantage through opportunity. If you have a serious challenge or problem, we can help you solve it.  The below job description provides details on how this role will help to serve our clients.

Job Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Network Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Reston, VA.

As a Network Engineer, you will provide Tier III network support in order to maintain high availability for operations across multiple enterprise networks, classification enclaves, and physical locations.  These enterprise networks must be configured to support DoD Comply to Connect (C2C) requirements. This will require the Engineer to have a firm understanding of Network Access Control via Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). Daily responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining a mixture of Juniper and Cisco brand network assets using multiple tools including Splunk, ACAS, Infoblox and more. Such network infrastructure will include Multilayer switches, Routers, Hubs, Cisco ASA's, and JunOS Firewalls. Network Engineering is responsible for all manner of maintenance, from physically cleaning or cabling a switch to applying security controls based on DISA's STIG checklist to harden a network device. While providing Tier III network support, you will regularly interface with other Tier III Engineering teams to apply thorough diagnostic techniques when identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues throughout the network. Collaboration with other Tier III Engineering teams will also be required when standing up or integrating new network capabilities. Network asset management will be performed to maintain active licenses, up-to-date images, and hardware life cycles of all network infrastructure devices. As a member of a team, the Network Engineer will be expected to create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all troubleshooting procedures based on known issues and/or recent outages. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience physically moving or replacing networking equipment, relabeling switches, and organizing the network closets. 

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• 6+ years of experience with networking hardware administration  

• Experience with DoD IT security requirements, including installing patches and conducting STIG reviews 

• Ability to analyze and refine standard operating procedures  

• Experience with firmware upgrades and reimaging of network devices  

• Experience with networking, including exceptional knowledge and understanding of Cisco ISE, Firewalls, F5 support, and DNS  

• Experience with systems and service monitoring, including SolarWinds and GemONE 

• Active DoD 8570 IAT-II Security Certification, such as Security+, CCNA-Security, or CISSP and applicable Computing Environment (CE) certification such as CCNA.  

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with DevOps 

• Experience with network automation 

• Experience with various applications, including Splunk, McAfee Security Suite, Microsoft Exchange, Lucidworks, Net Brain, Microsoft SCCM, and Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager  

• Experience with developing and enhancing IT troubleshooting processes  

• Experience with using BMC Remedy for ticket queue maintenance and ticket tracking  

• Experience with virtualization, including VMware and VDI  

• Experience with managing AD and Group Policy  

• Knowledge of vulnerability and Vulnerability scanning tools, including Nessus, SCC Tool, ACAS, and Tanium  

• Knowledge of Spine-Leaf Data Center network architecture 

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills  

Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights