Network Engineer SME with Security Clearance

About the Role

Tuvli is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, and experienced individual to fill the role of a Network Engineer SME for their existing government client in Alexandria, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the stable operation and efficient performance of data networks.
• Monitoring and managing all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and encryptors.
• Analyzing network performance across the organization's LANs and WANs.
• Identifying and developing remedies for network performance bottlenecks.
• Setting up and configuring Juniper network devices like MX series routers, SRX firewalls, and QFX switches.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, and VPNs.
• Monitoring network traffic and performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and optimizing network resources to minimize downtime.
• Implementing and managing security measures, such as firewalls, access controls, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Inspecting, maintaining, and, where necessary, replacing network cabling and other network-related equipment.
• Administering hardware and software upgrades for network equipment.
• Creating and maintaining detailed network documentation, including network topology, IP schemas, and firewall rules.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery.
• Performing network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Administering and maintaining user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Recommending, scheduling, and performing network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
• Interacting with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
• Designing, configuring, troubleshooting, and expanding IP address schemas for a WAN/LAN network.
• Developing functional, systems, and technical requirements documents based on operational and architectural requirements.
• Performing technical analysis of IT alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts.
• Providing expert analysis and advice on the feasibility of system designs and capacity planning.
• Performing detailed engineering to optimize enterprise network topologies and develop engineering design documentation to produce, install, test, integrate, and support a complete functional enterprise or processing system or subsystem.
• Providing technical support and quality control checks to ensure information systems designs and specifications meet the necessary standards.
• Troubleshooting and analyzing network and communication issues and assisting in their resolution.
• Performing firmware upgrades, applying patches, and conducting routine maintenance to keep network systems up to date.
• Working with other IT teams, such as security, system administrators, and applications, to ensure integrated network operations.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Available for rotating on-call support.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Network security measures
• Network management and analysis tools such as Solar Winds.
• Juniper network solutions
• Juniper Hardware & Software: Proficiency with Juniper routers (MX), switches (EX), and firewalls (SRX).
• Junos OS: Knowledge of Juniper's operating system for network device management.
• Protocols: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, and OSPF.
• Security Tools: Experience with firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
• Able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret clearance with upgrade to Top Secret.

Qualifications

• A degree in the field of computer science or other IT related discipline is preferred.
• Certifications: Juniper Networks Certified Specialist: Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT), Juniper Network Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) or the Cisco equivalent Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) is preferred.
• Strong communication and written skills.

Work Location & Schedule

• Work location: Alexandria, VA.
• Currently Hybrid Schedule.
• Candidate must live within a 50-mile radius of the Washington DC Area.