Network Engineer

Company Description

At RED GATE we do everything we can to serve our clients:
Using the right technical skills, unique methodologies, best practices, and integrated technology, we help clients implement bold solutions. New approaches to emerging and evolving threats. Non-traditional ways to overcome entrenched obstacles. Advantage through opportunity. If you have a serious challenge or problem, we can help you solve it. The below job description provides details on how this role will help to serve our clients.

Job Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Reston, VA. As a Network Engineer, you will provide Tier III network support in order to maintain high availability for operations across multiple enterprise networks, classification enclaves, and physical locations. These enterprise networks must be configured to support DoD Comply to Connect (C2C) requirements. This will require the Engineer to have a firm understanding of Network Access Control via Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). Daily responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining a mixture of Juniper and Cisco brand network assets using multiple tools including Splunk, ACAS, Infoblox and more. Such network infrastructure will include Multilayer switches, Routers, Hubs, Cisco ASA's, and JunOS Firewalls. Network Engineering is responsible for all manner of maintenance, from physically cleaning or cabling a switch to applying security controls based on DISA's STIG checklist to harden a network device. While providing Tier III network support, you will regularly interface with other Tier III Engineering teams to apply thorough diagnostic techniques when identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues throughout the network. Collaboration with other Tier III Engineering teams will also be required when standing up or integrating new network capabilities. Network asset management will be performed to maintain active licenses, up-to-date images, and hardware life cycles of all network infrastructure devices. As a member of a team, the Network Engineer will be expected to create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all troubleshooting procedures based on known issues and/or recent outages. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience physically moving or replacing networking equipment, relabeling switches, and organizing the network closets. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience with configuration and management of Network Devices
• Experience with DoD IT security requirements, including installing patches and conducting STIG reviews
• Ability to analyze and refine standard operating procedures
• Experience with firmware upgrades and reimaging of network devices
• Experience with networking, including exceptional knowledge and understanding of Cisco ISE, Firewalls, and DNS
• Experience with systems and service monitoring, including SolarWinds and GemONE
• Active DoD 8570 Compliant IAT-II certification, such as: Security+, CCNA-Security, CASP+ or CISSP
• CCNA or CCNP Certification

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with DevOps and/or network automation
• Willingness to work across teams to integrate Network capabilities
• Experience with generating network documentation
• Experience with following, developing and enhancing IT troubleshooting processes
• Experience with using BMC Remedy for ticket queue maintenance and ticket tracking
• Experience with configuration and management of Network assets using DNA Center/Catalyst Control Center
• Basic knowledge of managing AD and Group Policy
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights