Network Lab Engineer – Ts/Sci

Network Lab Engineer – Ts/Sci

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following:  Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security.
• 10 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education (BA/BS) and years of experience.
• Hands-on experience in network engineering, including configuration of Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VXLANs, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues in a lab environment.
• Security clearance may be required depending on the project.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain network lab environments to support testing and development initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and optimize network configurations across switches, routers, firewalls, and other critical infrastructure.
• Analyzing customer functional requirements to develop system requirements specifications and implement designed solutions.
• Assist in developing and executing test plans, simulations, and performance validations.
• Document configurations, troubleshooting steps, and lab procedures for future reference.
• Support automation efforts using scripting or tools like Ansible, Python, or other network automation frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and best practices for lab environments.
• Interacting with the Government customers regarding Network Engineering and technical considerations for associated problems, issues, or conflicts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud networking, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of automation tools for networking (Ansible, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge of Linux administration
• Experience with VMware including NSX