1398 - Tier III Network Engineer

Sigma Defense's Network Operations team is seeking a charismatic Tier III Network Engineer to join the mission. This engineer should have the ability to provide occasional 24/7 on-call support for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Transport Enterprise in conjunction with the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Program of Record. They will be part of a team of Senior Engineers supporting a worldwide architecture of customer focused equipment.

The Senior Network engineer will be responsible for developing, engineering, and testing network configurations, systems-monitoring, routine preventative maintenance, and site upgrades and integrations at customer locations. The engineer will provide detailed technical documentation including network diagrams, process flow charts, and procedural guidelines. They will configure, manage, and evaluate multi-protocol network elements for effective end-to-end communications.      

The engineer will be responsible for coordinating ASIs, executing changes within the established time window, and recording results. Provide higher level troubleshooting support to Tier II network engineers working 24/7 shift operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 10 - 15 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel worldwide and to some austere environments (Travel will be no longer than 2 months at a time; multiple trips possible in a calendar year).
• Demonstrated proficiency in layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing; designing of complex routing and switching schemes to support changing environments.
• Deep understanding of and hands on experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco Firewalls, and networking technologies is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EIGRP,OSPF, STP, VTP, ACLs, and Layer 3 tunnels and understands how to monitor network devices to perform fault and root cause analysis.
• Experience with Cisco, switches, routers, cryptographic devices, VPN, and VPN client.
• Experience with supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET/SIPRNET (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, BGP, etc.).
• Ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues, and provide solutions.
• Experience with security documentation and accreditation life cycles is preferred.
• Understanding and working knowledge of BGP is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and customer service.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Strong organization, facilitation, and time management skills.
• Capable of effectively managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and executing various objectives simultaneously.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or related field of study.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active, DoD-issued Secret security clearance with the ability to qualify for a Top Secret security clearance.
• A Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Mandatory Certifications:

• DoD IAT 8570 (CCNA/CCNP Sect+).

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Designs, develops, implements, and fields networking environment by designing system configuration; participating in and overseeing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Plans network layouts, configures systems to user environments.
• Perform equipment operational tests in accordance with existing test plans and instructions, collect and record completed test data, and identify/report findings of any failed test parameters.
• Configuration and interconnectivity testing of Cisco firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Configuration and testing of encryption devices as it pertains to inclusion in network upgrades.
• Deploying to install configured equipment in various worldwide locations.
• Troubleshooting and back-side support of deployed personnel and associated equipment.
• Conduct site surveys across all deployed locations.
• Managing documentation by preparing all necessary checklists and diagrams for customer review and approval.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) with Carry-Over up to 240 hours
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary