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Senior Network Engineer

Scott AFB, IL · Information Technology

 TS SCI Eligible

Job Description:
We have an IMMEDIATE NEED for a senior Network Engineer to provide technical support for the
development, test, deployment, and sustainment of the DISA Defense Red Switch Network, an
enterprise VoIP management system. As a senior Network Engineer on this program, you will be a
member of a team that interacts with technical and non-technical teammates including customers
and vendors. You will be looked at as a subject matter expert in all things related to the IP network-
including the WAN and LAN in multiple environments (DEV/TEST and Production). In this role, you
will provide technical assistance, administer configurations, support testing, recommend
enhancements, and troubleshoot and resolve issues associated with the various network
components.

Responsibilities:
 Work closely with DRSN engineers and site personnel for coordinating deployments and
maintenance actions.
 Evaluate system network requirements and make appropriate technical recommendations.
 Proficiency with Juniper networking devices to include establishing remote management
connectivity, updating the operating systems, coordinating and performing verification test
(BER or "burn-in" tests) configuring alarm and system profiles, and configuring/testing
various layers of the OSI model.
 Assist IA personnel regarding network security and SSP maintenance. Ensure that the
network configuration meets all IA requirements.
 Perform installation test and acceptance (IT&A) of network components both directly through
the various GUI/CLI or interface systems, by directing and/or facilitating remote testing with
on-site field engineering support.
 Monitor network performance.
 Support deployments as required. 
 Expert Knowledge of IP principles

Required Skills:
 Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of overall related experience or Master with 10+ years.
Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
 Experience in remotely configuring networking or transport devices.
 Ability to map IP addresses and subnets for networking devices or ability to establish in-
band/out of band management connections on transport devices.
 Ability to interpret network topology diagrams and proposed device configuration changes.
 Knowledge of configuring, deploying and supporting HAIPE (KG-175D)- especially with GD
GemOne.
 Security+
 Proficiency with Juniper IOS or other IP/transport specific management tools (EMS) and
general practices.
 Basic Linux Administration or command line interface (CLI) and scripting skills.


Desired Skills:
 Experience managing configurations with JunOS space
 Expertise in IP technologies, i.e. Networking architectures and methodologies and Voice
Services
 Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices: SONUS SBC, Juniper MX5
routers, Juniper SRX firewalls, Juniper EX switches, SONUS SBCs, KG175
 Proficiency in at least one of the following tools:  SolarWinds or Junos Space
 JNCIA or JNCIP
 Proficiency with RADIUS, SNMP, and NTP protocols
 General knowledge of TLS and PKI

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