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Top Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
IT - Networking
Falls Church, VA (On-Site/Office)
The primary responsibility for the C2C Network Engineer SME position is to plan, design, deploy, and continue to support a mission critical project for the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Armis Agentless Device Security platform. There will be frequent customer engagement with this position.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Collaboration - Participate in business planning meetings to understand and recommend the best technical, most cost-effective, network solutions that meet initial capacity, long-term scalability and growth, and performance requirements.
Change Control - Adhere and follow all change management policies to ensure that the work is documented and meets the organizational requirements. This includes the creation, submission, review, and periodic representation of complex changes in the weekly change management meetings.
Documentation - Document administrative items, projects, and support issues as needed to provide a reference to team members, other teams, and management.
Incident and Request Management - As with the change management requirements, all incidents and requests should adhere to the organizational requirements. Completion of the incidents and requests should also meet the specified SLT and SLA requirements.
Knowledge Sharing - Both the technical and non-technical knowledge should be shared to team members in both a formal and informal manner. Sharing of knowledge helps the entire team improve their skills, plus builds a cohesiveness within the team.
Personal Development - Weather it is through certifications, training, or conferences, employees should seek ways to develop themselves in areas that are technical in nature and non-technical where relevant to the current role held within the organization.
Project Support and Lead – Depending on the project requirement, either serve as a project lead for the Enterprise Network Engineering Team or serve as a resource for Enterprise Network Engineer Team for the deployment of Enterprise level initiatives.
Status Reports - Submit status reports as requested to the team manager and verbally during team meetings.
Network Administration - The Technical responsibilities of the C2C Network Engineer (SME) include the design, deployment, upgrade and support of the enterprise and facility network infrastructure.
Network Project Documentation (NAC) – Design, plan, deploy, upgrade, and provide operational support for an Enterprise deployment of the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Armis product for both the wired and wireless networks. In addition to the technical aspects, it includes working closely with cross-functional teams, to organize, document, and manage a long-term organizational ISE initiative.
Network Infrastructure Support - Provide the required network support for the deployment of infrastructure network topology architecture, processes and reports. Investigate functionality issues related to application data, security and system configurations. Work with technical application teams in the review, analysis and resolution to application related performance issues.
Network Administration - Perform the required work associated with network administration, such as the installation and configuration of network infrastructure, the deployment of backup and recovery processes for network, and the implementation of maintenance processes that ensure the continued stability and performance of network systems.
Monitoring and Optimization - Manage and participate in the monitoring, optimization and diagnosis of currently deployed network systems. Provide the appropriate documentation to management, detailing the root cause analysis of outages, performance concerns, and propose resolution and optimization options.
Security – Work closely with the Manager and the Enterprise Security Architecture Team to plan, design, implement, support, and monitor that the security initiatives are being met for the organization.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Desired/Required Skills:
B.A or B.S. in a degree such as Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology with 5 years of experience or 8 years related experience.
CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or similar certifications.
Top Secret Clearance required
SME skill level configuring and managing profiling services to identify and categorize endpoints.
SME skill level developing and implementing posture policies to enforce compliance requirements.
SME skill level troubleshooting issues related to profiling, posture assessments, and compliance.
SME skill level understanding and utilizing ISE's profiling dictionaries to accurately classify devices.
Must have proven skill in task management of network (10 years’ experience) related projects in the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or any NAC solution. (Forescout)
Must have proven skills with network platforms (10 years’ experience) such as Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Forescout, Brocade/Ruckus switches, Juniper switches, Cisco Switches, Active Directory and Firewalls in a production environment.
Must have 6 years experience in network authentication protocols (802.1x, RADIUS, TACACS+, MACSEC, etc.)
Must have 8 + years of experience in configuration and troubleshooting of switches and routers.
Must have 8 years of experience with Layer 2 technology troubleshooting and configuring. (
Proven skills in both verbal and written communication.
Technical writing skills.
About the Company:
NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.
Benefits:
Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
Company provides short and long term disability plans.
401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
Comprehensive training and development program.
11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Collaboration - Participate in business planning meetings to understand and recommend the best technical, most cost-effective, network solutions that meet initial capacity, long-term scalability and growth, and performance requirements.
Change Control - Adhere and follow all change management policies to ensure that the work is documented and meets the organizational requirements. This includes the creation, submission, review, and periodic representation of complex changes in the weekly change management meetings.
Documentation - Document administrative items, projects, and support issues as needed to provide a reference to team members, other teams, and management.
Incident and Request Management - As with the change management requirements, all incidents and requests should adhere to the organizational requirements. Completion of the incidents and requests should also meet the specified SLT and SLA requirements.
Knowledge Sharing - Both the technical and non-technical knowledge should be shared to team members in both a formal and informal manner. Sharing of knowledge helps the entire team improve their skills, plus builds a cohesiveness within the team.
Personal Development - Weather it is through certifications, training, or conferences, employees should seek ways to develop themselves in areas that are technical in nature and non-technical where relevant to the current role held within the organization.
Project Support and Lead – Depending on the project requirement, either serve as a project lead for the Enterprise Network Engineering Team or serve as a resource for Enterprise Network Engineer Team for the deployment of Enterprise level initiatives.
Status Reports - Submit status reports as requested to the team manager and verbally during team meetings.
Network Administration - The Technical responsibilities of the C2C Network Engineer (SME) include the design, deployment, upgrade and support of the enterprise and facility network infrastructure.
Network Project Documentation (NAC) – Design, plan, deploy, upgrade, and provide operational support for an Enterprise deployment of the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Armis product for both the wired and wireless networks. In addition to the technical aspects, it includes working closely with cross-functional teams, to organize, document, and manage a long-term organizational ISE initiative.
Network Infrastructure Support - Provide the required network support for the deployment of infrastructure network topology architecture, processes and reports. Investigate functionality issues related to application data, security and system configurations. Work with technical application teams in the review, analysis and resolution to application related performance issues.
Network Administration - Perform the required work associated with network administration, such as the installation and configuration of network infrastructure, the deployment of backup and recovery processes for network, and the implementation of maintenance processes that ensure the continued stability and performance of network systems.
Monitoring and Optimization - Manage and participate in the monitoring, optimization and diagnosis of currently deployed network systems. Provide the appropriate documentation to management, detailing the root cause analysis of outages, performance concerns, and propose resolution and optimization options.
Security – Work closely with the Manager and the Enterprise Security Architecture Team to plan, design, implement, support, and monitor that the security initiatives are being met for the organization.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Desired/Required Skills:
B.A or B.S. in a degree such as Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology with 5 years of experience or 8 years related experience.
CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or similar certifications.
Top Secret Clearance required
SME skill level configuring and managing profiling services to identify and categorize endpoints.
SME skill level developing and implementing posture policies to enforce compliance requirements.
SME skill level troubleshooting issues related to profiling, posture assessments, and compliance.
SME skill level understanding and utilizing ISE's profiling dictionaries to accurately classify devices.
Must have proven skill in task management of network (10 years’ experience) related projects in the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or any NAC solution. (Forescout)
Must have proven skills with network platforms (10 years’ experience) such as Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Forescout, Brocade/Ruckus switches, Juniper switches, Cisco Switches, Active Directory and Firewalls in a production environment.
Must have 6 years experience in network authentication protocols (802.1x, RADIUS, TACACS+, MACSEC, etc.)
Must have 8 + years of experience in configuration and troubleshooting of switches and routers.
Must have 8 years of experience with Layer 2 technology troubleshooting and configuring. (
Proven skills in both verbal and written communication.
Technical writing skills.
About the Company:
NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.
Benefits:
Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
Company provides short and long term disability plans.
401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
Comprehensive training and development program.
11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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