JOB SUMMARY:
The Sr Network Engineer will deploy/support Cyber Security solutions in DoD environments. The Sr Network Engineer will be required to understand the complete lifecycle of the processes, methodologies and execution best practices to deploy, optimize and troubleshoot Cyber Security products at federal customer sites as well as provide knowledge transfer to customers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide on-site and off-site professional services to customers including, solution architecture, product deployment, configuration, health checks, optimization, training and troubleshooting.
- Develop implementation capacity and network designs.
- Coordinate pre-installation calls and provide written post deployment summaries.
- Contribute to the development of best practices and training material.
- Collaborate with customer support, product management, R&D, marketing and sales regarding deployment techniques, feature requests, product issues and sentiment.
- Work inside federal network environments with a solid understanding the customer operational environments.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Perform other duties as required.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Problem solving.
- Excellent communication written and verbal skills.
- Ability to work with individuals and teams to solve difficult technical issues.
- Ability to troubleshoot stake holder issues via virtual meetings.
- Flexible.
- Ability to quickly learn.
- Goal oriented with motivation to become functional expert in the program you support.
- Cyber security minded individual
MISSION AND VALUES:
- Contributes to achievement of the Mission and Vision of our organization.
- Adapting to Change – Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
- Continuous Improvement – Acts to constantly improve the level of customer satisfaction in both individual and teamwork processes.
- Client Centered Focus – Demonstrates concern for meeting or exceeding customer’s expectations/requirements in a manner that allows the client to guide process towards satisfaction for the customer.
- Teamwork – Accomplishes tasks through working effectively with others and appreciating the value, contributions and commitment of every member.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 6+ years US DOD Communications experience; A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering may be considered equivalent
- 6+ years of technical professional services experience
- Network certifications such as CCNP or CCIE in Routing and Switching
- Strong understanding of Routing, Switching, 802.1x, VLAN, VPN, LAN, WAN, RADIUS and Network Security.
- ForeScout experience is highly desired;
- Experience implementing 802.1x is desired; required if candidate does not possess Forescout experience.
- Experience with a Network Access Control environment is strongly desired.
- Experience installing, managing and supporting production network and computer security systems comprised of multiple network hardware and software systems.
- High level knowledge of Windows/Linux/UNIX operating systems
- Knowledge of security standards, procedures and technologies.
- Network administrator experience and network security experience is a plus
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications, including presentation skills for audiences of varying levels of technical understanding
- Ability to travel domestically.
- Experience in federal environments is highly desired
- Ability to work independently in a mixture of workplace environments including Fortune 1000 companies, military bases and government agencies.
- Security certification such as CISSP, SSCP or GIAC is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are highly preferred. It is highly desired that candidates possess strong interpersonal skills.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: 6+ years US DOD Network Communications experience, Bachelors Degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum Experience: Must have 6+ years related experience.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Partner Services, Three Wire Systems.
Physical Capabilities: Sitting, standing, walking and traveling to remote sites; some lifting of items up to 20 lbs.
Mental Demands:
- Concentration/Attentiveness
- High Level of Decision Making
- Respond to unpredictability
- High Level of Record Keeping
- High Pressure for Results
- Independent Judgment and Discretion
- Organize and Prioritize
- Manage Multiple Projects/Tasks
- Respond to Angry/Upset or difficult Individuals
- Relate to Others
Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: CCNA/CCNP Routing and Switching is a plus; Security and Network certification such as CISSP, SSCP or GIAC, CCIE is a plus.
Required Certification within 30 days of hire: ForeScout Certified Administrator (FSCA); Security+;
Required Certification within 180 days of hire: ForeScout Certified Engineer (FSCE);
Required Security Clearance: Active DOD Secret; Top Secret SCI eligible (investigation within the last 4 years) is a plus
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: None.
Work Environment: Typical Office (customer site). Significant travel may be required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities is not exhaustive but is representative of the current job. The knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed are typically required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to
satisfactorily perform the essential functions. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example: emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical development).
