Network Engineer

Valiant is looking for a Network Engineer to join our night shift team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of U.S.

Government and provide technical subject matter expertise in the field of

network engineering and communications modeling.

* Provides support in the translation of business requirements into

telecommunications (eg. LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs

and orders.

* Understands how the overarching INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for

the Customer network add to the complexity of this position.

* Performs a full range of complex network designs encompassing multiple

technologies and technology layers (LAN, WAN, OS, IOS, etc.) within a single,

enterprise network.

* Evaluates new network technologies and makes recommendations to project

managers regarding the integration of these technologies into the existing

network infrastructure.

* Plans new designs and configurations for integration into the enterprise

network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics and network

interconnect points to ensure effective integration and optimal network

performance.

* Provides engineering and design support for the creation and deployment of

communication systems.

* Research existing technologies and apply COTS/GOTS systems to develop network

infrastructure for voice and data systems, using best practice security

methodologies.

* Integrate system design with network architecture to best meet customer

requirements.

* Perform post design support to include installation, configuration, and tier

III/IV, O&M support for both enterprise and field deployed systems including

local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and system level aspects.

* Creates simulated networks to test applications over low bandwidth links,

troubleshoots network connectivity issues, and install/configure wide area

link utilizing radio frequency (RF) communications (i.e. over satellite,

cell, and microwave).

* Configure/test/maintain network infrastructure that connects to enterprise

architecture. Needs to have knowledge of network intrusion detection.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS/SCI with Poly
• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• * Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations.
• * Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and
• capabilities.
• Organize and direct network installations or site surveys.
• * Assess and document current site network configuration and user requirements.
• * Evaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies that can be
• acquired to provide interoperable, portable, and scaleable information
• technology solutions.
• * Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical
• audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• * Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture
• planning.
• * Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private
• Networking, to include IPSEC and SSL.
• * Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP
• networking.
• * An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony, to include
• Avaya/Nortel telephone switch interfaces.
• * An understanding of RF transport mediums to include cellular, microwave, and
• satellite communications.
• * An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and
• fiber optics.
• * Ability to design small to medium scale voice, video, and data networks.
• Familiarity and experience with various encryption devices and industry
• standard commercial encryption methods.
• * Knowledge of WAN technologies to include ISDN, POTS, and Satellite voice and
• data circuits and terminal device configuration.
• * Understanding and experience applying RF communications systems to include
• HF/VHF/UHF, microwave, and VSAT systems.
• * Thorough understanding and experience with application of routing protocols
• (particularly TCP/IP) and the configuration and use of networking devices
• such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• * Familiarity with wireless standards such as GSM, CDMA, 802.11 and 802.16
• technologies.
• * Experience with common test and analysis equipment to include spectrum
• analyzers, network sniffers, LAN/WAN simulation equipment, and COTS software.
• * Possession of excellent oral and written communications skills.
• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• * Certifications such as CCIE and MCSE
• * Knowledge of Microsoft Server administration and service oriented system
• design.
• * Knowledge of VMWare ESX Server and virtual system architecture, to utilize
• Storage Area Network (SAN) technology.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements may include, but are not limited
• to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or
• standing, to various degrees.
• Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with
• applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive
• consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.