Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Network Engineer on a contract providing Network and Cybersecurity services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support transport and cybersecurity information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, inclusive of new facilities and building constructions to support the IC mission. 

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

• Coordinates system maintenance, monitors and installats multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies. 

• Assists with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.

• Troubleshoots and resolves network media and components.

• Evaluates and monitors health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.

• Develops and maintains a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.

• Assists with development and execution of test plans and supports documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.

• Supports network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives.

• Evaluates and reports on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network.

• Evaluates and recommends changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices

• Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies.

• Represents customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.

• Performs site surveys to new installations and technology refresh.

• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots satellite communications equipment.

• Develops and maintains network architecture diagrams.

• Requires at least 25% travel.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain CI poly

Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelors Degree and six (6) years additional experience

• 8+ years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques

• 4+ years’ experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment

Required Certifications:

• Certifications: IAT II

Required Skills:

• Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions

• Experience with Juniper, switches, routers, and firewalls. (MX, EX, SRX devices) Cryptographic devices (KG-175G/X, KG-245A/X)

• Experience with Network analysis tools (HP/Microfocus Network Automation and Network Node Manager, Juniper Secure Analytics, Infoblox, Riverbed.)

• Experience with Juniper firewall/VPN equipment (SRX series)

• Experience with supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc)

• Experience with OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP L2/3VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU, FTP, Import/Export policies.

Desired Skills: 

• Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP (or equivalent)
• ITIL v3 Foundations
• ISC2 CISSP
• CompTIA Security +

Abile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients.  We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients’ subject matter experience and Abile’s breadth of expertise. 

Abile Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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