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Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

SOSiPearl Harbor, Hawaii, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

SOSi is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Network Engineer to join our team in Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Honolulu, Hawaii . The customer based out of Honolulu, Hawaii creates, manages, and supports IT solutions for our customer, its mission and its 5,000+ customers throughout the Pacific theater. Our team solves challenging technical problems that enable our customer to realize critical and time sensitive C2 strategies.

Essential Job Duties

As a Senior Network Engineer at SOS International LLC, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network / transport (LAN / BAN / WAN) initiatives within the customer's Area-of-Responsibility (AOR).  Your role includes conducting network systems analysis and recommendations, configuring Layer-2 / Layer-3 devices, implementing approved changes on the production enterprise / data center networks, and coordinating and participating in the customer's IT architecture / engineering efforts alongside the Systems Engineering, Systems Operations, Network Operations, and the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) teams.

  • Design, develop, and implement approved LAN / WAN / cryptographic architectures to support data integration plans. Determine functional testing strategy and document results.
  • Design, develop and implement National Security Agency (NSA) approved Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) capability packages and Taclane encryption methods.
  • Configures, supports, and troubleshoots External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP) routing within a Palo Alto environment.
  • Provides Tier-3 support to network-related issues. Reviews and troubleshoots network, transport, and protocol related issues. Acts as a point of incident escalation and coverage.
  • Develops, documents, and standardizes network configurations.
  • Performs network discovery and assessment : inventories & identifies network architecture and components (e.g., network devices, IOS versions, device capabilities / configurations, IP addresses / subnets, VPNs, circuit information, WAN protocols etc.). Employ scripts and related network tools to automate data-collection of networking components and relevant network device configurations.
  • Coordinates internal and external resources relevant to network and secure transport engineering initiatives.
  • Reviews Customer requirements and recommends solutions to include List of Materials (LOM), proposals and related supporting documents (e.g., solution diagrams, implementation timelines, etc.)
  • Interact with circuit providers (e.g., DISA) and manage (coordinate) required circuit actions.
  • Upholds the integrity and security of network devices and systems according to Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs).
  • Reviews work efforts / implementations and contributes to analysis, After-Action-Reports (AAR). Regularly collects and summarizes pertinent network-related accomplishments, issues, and concerns. Completes activity reports in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Ensures compliance of custody and ownership of Government equipment and related components.
  • Participates in related solution technologies and special projects, as required

Minimum Requirements

  • An Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelors degree in IT, Networking, or similar or 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT network engineering and operations involving complex classified DoD environments and mandatory security controls (e.g., STIGs).
  • 5+ years implementation and support to Layer-3 networking. Extensive experience with Cisco’s routing and switching portfolio. Prior experience in implementing and supporting DoD secure network environments (firewalls, encryption / SSL, network separation, VLANs, tunnels, TACLANES etc.)
  • 3+ years firewall experience. Highly familiar with firewall implementation, routing, protocol analysis and troubleshooting.
  • DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Security certification.
  • Team-player, attention to detail, and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent planning and time-management skills.
  • Prior experience with NSA CSfC requirements including Multi-Site Connectivity Capability Package (MSCCP) and Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP).
  • Prior experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and / or DISA Trusted Network Environment (TNE)
  • Customer-service oriented with a willingness to participate and assist.
  • Able to support 24 / 7 operations (including support to exercises), when necessary.
  • Able to follow instructions and work both independently and in a (distributed) team environment.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.
  • Additional IT certifications in relevant technology platform (e.g., Cisco, Citrix, Dell, HPE / Aruba, ITIL, Juniper, Microsoft, Nutanix, Palo Alto, VMware)
  • Prior experience with Palo Alto Network Security Platform and / or Cisco Secure portfolio.
  • Prior experience with Forcepoint, Brocade, and / or Juniper technologies.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
  • Familiarity with VDI / Virtual Environments and solutions (VMware Horizon, Citrix VDI)
  • Familiarity with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and C2 applications.
  • Experience in ITIL framework and best practices (e.g., Change Management, Configuration Management, Capacity Planning)
  • Prior Help Desk / software experience (e.g., Jira, Remedy, ServiceNow).

    • Work Environment

  • Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
  • Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
  • May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends.

    • Working at SOSi

    All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

  • An Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelors degree in IT, Networking, or similar or 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT network engineering and operations involving complex classified DoD environments and mandatory security controls (e.g., STIGs).
  • 5+ years implementation and support to Layer-3 networking. Extensive experience with Cisco’s routing and switching portfolio. Prior experience in implementing and supporting DoD secure network environments (firewalls, encryption / SSL, network separation, VLANs, tunnels, TACLANES etc.)
  • 3+ years firewall experience. Highly familiar with firewall implementation, routing, protocol analysis and troubleshooting.
  • DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Security certification.
  • Team-player, attention to detail, and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent planning and time-management skills.
  • Prior experience with NSA CSfC requirements including Multi-Site Connectivity Capability Package (MSCCP) and Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP).
  • Prior experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and / or DISA Trusted Network Environment (TNE)
  • Customer-service oriented with a willingness to participate and assist.
  • Able to support 24 / 7 operations (including support to exercises), when necessary.
  • Able to follow instructions and work both independently and in a (distributed) team environment.

    • As a Senior Network Engineer at SOS International LLC, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network / transport (LAN / BAN / WAN) initiatives within the customer's Area-of-Responsibility (AOR).  Your role includes conducting network systems analysis and recommendations, configuring Layer-2 / Layer-3 devices, implementing approved changes on the production enterprise / data center networks, and coordinating and participating in the customer's IT architecture / engineering efforts alongside the Systems Engineering, Systems Operations, Network Operations, and the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) teams.

  • Design, develop, and implement approved LAN / WAN / cryptographic architectures to support data integration plans. Determine functional testing strategy and document results.
  • Design, develop and implement National Security Agency (NSA) approved Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) capability packages and Taclane encryption methods.
  • Configures, supports, and troubleshoots External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP) routing within a Palo Alto environment.
  • Provides Tier-3 support to network-related issues. Reviews and troubleshoots network, transport, and protocol related issues. Acts as a point of incident escalation and coverage.
  • Develops, documents, and standardizes network configurations.
  • Performs network discovery and assessment : inventories & identifies network architecture and components (e.g., network devices, IOS versions, device capabilities / configurations, IP addresses / subnets, VPNs, circuit information, WAN protocols etc.). Employ scripts and related network tools to automate data-collection of networking components and relevant network device configurations.
  • Coordinates internal and external resources relevant to network and secure transport engineering initiatives.
  • Reviews Customer requirements and recommends solutions to include List of Materials (LOM), proposals and related supporting documents (e.g., solution diagrams, implementation timelines, etc.)
  • Interact with circuit providers (e.g., DISA) and manage (coordinate) required circuit actions.
  • Upholds the integrity and security of network devices and systems according to Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs).
  • Reviews work efforts / implementations and contributes to analysis, After-Action-Reports (AAR). Regularly collects and summarizes pertinent network-related accomplishments, issues, and concerns. Completes activity reports in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Ensures compliance of custody and ownership of Government equipment and related components.
  • Participates in related solution technologies and special projects, as required
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