Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Network Engineer supporting an Intelligence Community Customer in Lorton, VA. As a Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the network infrastructure. Your expertise will contribute to the seamless operation of the customer systems, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security. You will work collaboratively with the IT team to support various projects and initiatives on both classified and unclassified networks.

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

• Implements and manages local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and other network-related technologies.
• Performs network configuration and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Monitors network performance and proactively address any issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate network solutions into new and existing systems.
• Conducts regular maintenance and firmware upgrades on network infrastructure.
• Creates required documentation for network infrastructure.
• Builds network and telecommunications systems for deployment, assist in testing, and prepare for shipping.
• Assists in the installation, operations, and maintenance of network devices & systems in the network/data centers and network infrastructure closets.
• Provides on-call support and respond to system emergencies as required.

Travel required to sites within the DC metro area; approximately once per week.

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI 

Degree: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Desired Certifications:

• IAT Level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01
• Cisco/Juniper

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer in an enterprise environment
• Knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and subnetting
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and/or Juniper network equipment
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and techniques
• Basic understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in supporting classified networks
• Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using the following protocols: BGP and OSPF desired
• Experience with COMSEC desired

Desired Skills: 

• COMSEC
• Solar Winds
• F5
• Palo Alto

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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