Senior Network Engineer (CCIE OR JNCIE)

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (CCIE or JNCIE) Location: Fort Meade, MD (Hybrid work) Our Client: US Federal Clearance: Active Secret Certification: (CCIE or JNCIE) Description: CompQsoft is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to join our US Federal team in Fort Meade MD. This is an exciting key position to a major Department of Defense initiative to help lead Client’s deployment of the next generation Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) routers as well as help drive the design, test and overall deployment of hundreds of SIPRnet routers throughout the acquisition and engineering lifecycle. As the Lead Network Engineer, you will support the technical planning, analysis and testing, assessment, and technical recommendations. Design software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manage their implementation. Develop and validate system architecture. Develop and support initial implementation and provide lifecycle engineering of network architecture. Support Quality of Service (QoS) policies, requirements, and testing. Provide technical expertise in design review, lab testing & test report, implementation plan and deployment of new advanced large-scale complex DoD networks. Provide emerging insertion technologies (i.e. new features, capabilities, etc.). Support mission partners to satisfy the interoperability requirements. Provide all required documentation in support of Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and supervises software configuration management. Conduct market research to find products to meet requirements. Implement MPLS services offerings on the DISN network called IP Transport Provider Edge (IPTPE). MPLS services include L3VPN, L2VPN, Virtual Private LAN service (VPLS) and Carrier Supporting Carrier (CsC). IPTPE platforms tested include Juniper MX960/MX480 and Cisco ASR9010/ASR9006 routers. Perform testing and support implementation of the DMZ COI VPN (part of NIPRNet Hardening project), which provides separation of the NIPRNet traffic and Mission Critical Community of Interest (COI) traffic using the MPLS L3VPN service. Configure and perform crypto testing and troubleshooting using various protocols. Familiar with both HAIPE and EDE encryptors. Provide technical security expertise in design, test, evaluation, and deployment of advanced large-scale complex DoD networks. Review security requirements set by DoD agencies for the NIPRNet/SIPRNet network protection; Assess and analyze current NIPRNet/SIPRNet network architecture; Propose and analyze potential solutions. Reviews security threats to the current DoD NIPRNet/SIPRNet/Internet gateway IA infrastructure, architecture, and technology and determines/implements effective countermeasures IAW established policies/regulations/directives. Deliver Router and Firewall Test Plans and resulting Test Reports; prepare field recommendations and Configuration Guides. Experience/Qualifications: DoD and/or Government program experience preferred; Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience. Large Enterprise or DoD IP Design Experience running BGP/MP-BGP (multi AS) and MPLS routing protocols Performed extensive router regression testing Cisco ASR9K (ASR9010/ASR9006) routers Performed extensive router regression testing Juniper MX series routers Strong routing protocols experience: BGP, MPLS/RSVP, OSPF, IS-IS, Multicast, Layer-2/Layer-3 Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Carrier Supporting Carrier (CsC). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, Visio Excellent communication (verbal and written), effective leadership, and interpersonal skills