Network Admin
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Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Nightwing is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced network communications and cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable the cybersecurity capabilities.
- Monitors the status of the network and responds to issues/tickets requests that occur using network monitoring and performance tools
- Perform break fix actions/O&M, to include physically being on-site at least one day a week or more, as needed
- Upgrading and maintaining network device software for compliance and vulnerabilities
- Fully develop and configure solutions for networking devices to include firewalls, load balancers, routers, and switches to include Staging and Deployment on-site, as needed
- Data center hardware management to included racking and de-racking hardware as needed
- Implement firewall policies as requested by administrators from other teams
- Trouble shoot, open tickets, and work with Telecom providers on circuits supporting the network.
- Work with engineering to developing high quality technical documentation, including network diagrams, implementation plans, SOPs, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.
- Work with other network and desktop teams to implement, test, and resolve network related issues.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must have an active/current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
- Must be able to work first shift schedule
- Must be able to travel domestically
- Must be able to support on-site work (Position is hybrid, with a minimum of 20% on-site work requirement)
- 8+ years of professional networking experience
- TCP/IP networking, IPSec VPN encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management experience
- In depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regard to Layer 2 functionality and protocol in a Cisco/Juniper environment
- Experience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environment
- Familiarity with cloud networking configurations and connectivity in AWS, Azure, and/or Google clouds
- Must have strong knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC VPN and firewall architectures
- Must have a strong knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols
- Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols
- Experience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplification
- Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques
- Experience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologies
- Experience implementing firewall base policies using Juniper firewalls
- Experience with AWS, Azure, and/or Google networking architectures, configurations, and connectivity to on-prem environments
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering or a related discipline is required. (A Masters degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience. A PhD may substitute for four (4) years of experience. Ten (10) years of experience (for a total of eighteen (18) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.)
- Infrastructure-related certification preferred such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC)
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. Youll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, well leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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