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We are seeking talented, experienced Network Engineering professionals to join the Arcfield Portable Range Operations and Test Network (PROTN) team in Huntsville, Alabama. As a Network Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Network Engineering team responsible for developing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems that support research, development, test, and evaluation for some of the nation's top priority systems. Your expertise in network architecture, security, and troubleshooting will contribute to the success of critical communication systems deployed across multiple ranges.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and deploy communications architectures to meet dynamic mission requirements across multiple ranges
Design, install, maintain, and repair deployable communications sites, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
Route data with type 1 encryption between various ranges and sites, ensuring secure and reliable communication
Configure and secure enterprise services, including routers, switches, firewalls, and access control solutions
Troubleshoot and optimize routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP, along with QoS, VPNs, and Spanning Tree Protocol
Interface with analog voice communications systems across multiple locations to ensure seamless integration
Maintain and update systems with patches to comply with Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) requirements
Collaborate with systems administrators on other standalone systems to improve their network architecture
Develop comprehensive system documentation, including standard operating procedures and network drawings
Regularly report project status to the Lead Network Engineer and Senior Management
This position may require approximately 25% travel
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with 5-7 years of experience, MS 3-5 years of experience, PhD 0-2 years of experience
Valid Security+ or DoD Directive 8570.01 IAT Level II certification
Valid Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher
3+ years of general work experience designing, developing, and implementing network architecture
3+ years of experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and associated network protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and Rapid PVST
3+ years of experience supporting network security hardware and solutions like Cisco ASA firewalls, IPSEC, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Network Address Translation (NAT)
Experience with network analysis tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark
Experience with Visio
Possess and maintain a Secret clearance
Nice to have:
Experience securing routers, switches, firewalls, and access control solutions to meet DISA STIG requirements
Self-driven and resourceful, able to achieve goals independently and work well in groups
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor teammates and support customers in presentation and/or briefing environments
Strong listening skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities
Ability to socialize ideas, make recommendations, and gather team consensus to move forward