JOB DESCRIPTION:

Semper Valens Solutions is looking for a Network Engineer/Configurations Analyst to provide technical support for the development, test, integration, and sustainment of several systems within the Army’s Force Protection portfolio. The Network Engineer is responsible for deployment and continued support of mission critical network infrastructure systems in the areas of Routers/Switches, Security, and Wireless technologies. As a Network Engineer on this program, you will be a member of an engineering team that interacts with technical and non-technical stakeholders, you will play a crucial role in designing, deploying, and maintaining network solutions to provide onsite and remote support for multiple Force Protection System (FPS) Family of Systems (FOS) to the IBD-SS program with operations located at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience (additional years of relevant experience may be applied in lieu of degree)
• Must have an active DoD SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one within six (6) months from start date
• Must have a DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II technical certifications, with Continuing Education (CE)
• Effective communications skills are required

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Verifiable experience as a Network Engineer with Strong Cisco product knowledge (CCNA or higher level Preferred)
• ITIL v4 training or certificaiton
• Experience with setting up and working within virtualized computing environments. VLAN, network segmentation and virtual desktops.
• Must have experience providing analysis, root cause diagnosis, and troubleshooting for servers, routers, switches, and firewalls
• Must have experience with various vendor networking products (servers, switches, routers, firewalls, etc.)
• Able to advise engineering and implement new technologies for high-level designs and monitor performance based on specified project requirements
• Possess expert knowledge of the Cisco product line and experience with Cisco ISR’s and Cisco Catalyst switched
• Possess expert knowledge of routing Protocols
• Possess knowledge in Network Security and DoD RMF 2.0 and CATO requirement
• Possess foundational knowledge in Serial device protocols and analog to digital converters
• Experience with Video Management Systems and open source supporting software (VLC) is a plus

• Configure and install software, switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices
• Support design, installation, and integration of new routers, switches, servers and other equipment within the accreditation boundary of the designed system.
• Provides technical support, solutions and advice to solve complex issues; while maintaining a focus on configuration management, design limitations and product lifecycle.
• Create comprehensive and detailed diagrams and documentation for existing network configurations, ensuring clarity and accuracy
• Maintain network interface/port configurations, IP routing tables, firewall settings, filter tables, passwords, and performance controls
• Perform in-depth analysis of networking configurations and provide recommendations based on that analysis
• Configures, installs, and maintains network security and monitoring systems
• Ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot small to medium size network and server infrastructures
• Provide hands-on and tier III level of support for troubleshooting Network and Firewall issues
• Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity
• Other duties as assigned by the Test Engineering Manager or IBD-SS leadership