Network Engineer

Network Engineer
Onsite Location: Hampton, Va
Active Top Secret Security Clearance required
Kalani Consulting Inc, recently awarded Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in The Nation for the second year in a row and Washington Post’s Top Workplaces of 2023 is looking to add more talent to our team! Kalani is a fast-growing small business located in Northern Virginia with an increasing base of government customers. We specialize in Information Technology, and management consulting. We offer very competitive salaries and benefits and are an employee-focused company. Join us and experience the Aloha Spirit!
Overview:
The USBICES-X Coalition Integration lab (CIL) is the enduring solution for intelligence sharing. Meeting the challenge of complex 21st century operational requirements, the USBICES-X CIL is a leader in making systems and tools available to trusted stakeholders in a distributed, coalition shared data environment. Located at JB Langley-Eustis, the CIL provides a reliable resource to advance the Initial Operating Capability of NATO Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.
Responsibilities:

• In-depth knowledge of firewalls, Cisco IOS/XE Switches, and DISA STIG compliance
• Plans network layouts and configures systems to user environments
• Analyzes network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements
• This position will require installations across supported sites in the Hampton Roads area
• Supports the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
• Be well versed in all aspects of network administration and engineering
• May provide technical support and troubleshooting to users
• May perform network administration duties
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced network personnel and may have supervisory responsibilities
• May serve as technical team or task leader
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Participates in special projects as required

Required Qualifications:

• 5 +years of experience
• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work experience
• Have a Security+ CE Certification (or equivalent)
• CCNA required/CCNP preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network analysis and design required.
• Advanced knowledge of routers, switches, patch panels, concentrators, associated terminals, and related network hardware and software required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with vendor relationships.
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.
• The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

KCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.