Network/Systems Engineer 4 (TIC Gateway Engineer)

US-WV-Martinsburg

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Req #: 6252
Type: Full-Time
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				Overview:

The VA NSOC defends, manages, and monitors the network operating status and cyber security posture of the VA by providing the day-to-day management, operation and configuration of the enterprise network infrastructure, Internet Gateways, the delivery of enterprise security systems and services, the monitoring and reporting of security incidents, the conduct of threat and vulnerability analysis, the validation of adequate security controls within the enterprise and the full range of functions across the spectrum of activities relating to incident management, incident response and enterprise network management.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Level Network Architect you will work with a team of senior level network / security engineers that design and deploy enterprise level gateway solutions for the Department of Veteran Affairs.

* Extensive experience designing and deploying Cisco routing/switching technologies as well as incorporating Cisco firewalls into a large, diverse network. Cisco Nexus 9K, 5K and 2K platforms (Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) Software) as well as Cisco ASR Routers (IOS XR Software experience).
* Extensive experience working on deploying and turning up 10G, GigE, and OC3/DS3 data circuits
* Extensive experience deploying business-to-business connectivity solutions across public transport as well as private transport
* Experience with migrating customer solutions to Cloud Service Providers such as AWS and Azure
* Experience with multi-cloud access solutions such as Equinix Cloud Exchange / Equinix Fabric
* Experience deploying SD-WAN technologies
* Expert knowledge of multi-area OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and MPLS environments
* Experience designing, deploying and maintaining a perimeter Smart Tap solution based on Gigamon or IXIA technology.
* Experience with network management tools such as SolarWinds.
* Experience with logging tools such as Splunk.
* Experience creating / maintaining detailed system / network diagrams using Microsoft Visio as well as experience utilizing other Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
* Experience or understanding of the OMB Mandate for Trusted Internet Connections
* *Important* - We are looking for candidates that have designed/architected/implemented medium to large sized networks and have deployed said technologies in these networks.  

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)
Must have a thorough understanding of the OSI model, Ethernet, and TCP/IP
* Demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Technical and Non-Technical)
* Work well independently as well as with co-workers and be more than willing to provide suggestions / recommendations as needed. Must have a propensity for knowledge sharing.
* Must be able to adapt to a dynamic work environment with ever changing customer demands and requirements. 
* Must be customer focused and maintain a positive attitude at all times.
* Attend administrative staff meetings; provide updates on work status/performance to team lead.
* Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly report input as required.
* Create, review and modify existing processes and procedures as well as create new processes and procedures as needed
* Duties may require traveling, being on call periodically, and occasionally working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends)
* Ability to learn new technologies and products, independently, using documentation and online resources
* Clearance Required:Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust background investigation
			
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