Network Engineer - Chantilly, VA, United States - American Systems Corporation

Description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a talentedNetwork Engineerto leverage their expertise in designing and implementing integrated, scalable on-premise platforms in support of our government customer inChantilly, VA

As a Network Engineer, you will:

• Work within a well-established team of like-minded professionals to provide support to an important customer.
• Have a unique opportunity to learn various aspects of work and grow within the company.
• Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company

A week in the life of a Network Engineer:

• Collaborate with systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks in accordance with ICD 503 guidelines and good practices.
• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN), to include installing and configuring networking hardware.
• Investigating and resolving operational problems.
• Working on teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer's production IT environment.
• Plan and lead network projects for network installation and upgrade, including assigning milestone tasks to personnel and meeting customer deadlines for full implementation.
• Responsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and below) and overall network traffic routing on the LAN and WAN
• Manage IP address space allocation and track IP address permanent assignments
• Create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.)
• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls.
• Monitor syslog events and implement changes to improve security posture.
• Work with systems administrators, cyber security officers and CNDSP to manage and approve ports and protocols requests.
• Assist cyber security officers on collecting and reporting information required during RMF A&A activities.
• Conduct regular network performance tests.
• Resolve escalated network support issues and document resolution in the ticketing system and other documentation as needed.
• Research and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades to improve existing communications network

Job Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance w/Poly a MUST
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

One of the following:

• CCNA-Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• CND
• SSCP

At least 5+years of experience in:

• Working with Palo Alto
• Working with Cisco Routers and Switches
• Firewalls deployment, configuration, and migration
• Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms, services, architectures/ designs, and best practices

Who We Are:
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States
We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide
Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National

Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S

Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion

• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners

The hourly range for this position is $120K - 140K per year
Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law
AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance
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