Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.
VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.
VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.
VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.
VNE, LLC is looking for a TS/SCI Cleared Network Engineer
Minimum Qualifications
Education: HS Diploma/GED
Experience
- 6+ years of experience with configuration and management of Network Devices
- Experience with DoD IT security requirements, including installing patches and conducting STIG reviews
- Ability to analyze and refine standard operating procedures
- Experience with firmware upgrades and reimaging of network devices
- Experience with networking, including exceptional knowledge and understanding of Cisco ISE, Firewalls, and DNS
- Experience with systems and service monitoring, including SolarWinds and GemONE
- Active DoD 8570 Compliant IAT-II certification, such as: Security+, CCNA-Security, CASP+ or CISSP
- CCNA or CCNP Certification
- TS/SCI level Clearance required.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience with DevOps and/or network automation
- Willingness to work across teams to integrate Network capabilities
- Experience with generating network documentation
- Experience with following, developing and enhancing IT troubleshooting processes
- Experience with using BMC Remedy for ticket queue maintenance and ticket tracking
- Experience with configuration and management of Network assets using DNA Center/Catalyst Control Center
- Basic knowledge of managing AD and Group Policy
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Job Description
As a Network Engineer, you will provide Tier III network support to maintain high availability for operations across multiple enterprise networks, classification enclaves, and physical locations. These enterprise networks are configured to support the Comply to Connect (C2C) requirements. This will require the Engineer to have a firm understanding of Network Access Control via Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). Daily responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining a mixture of Juniper and Cisco brand network assets using multiple tools including Splunk, ACAS, Infoblox and more. Such network infrastructure will include multilayer switches, routers, Cisco ASA's, Juniper and Palo Alto Firewalls. Network Engineering is responsible for all manner of maintenance, from physically cleaning or cabling a switch to upgrading Operating Systems and applying security controls based on DISA's STIG checklist to harden a network device. While providing Tier III network support, you will regularly interface with other Tier III Engineering teams to apply thorough diagnostic techniques when identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues throughout the network. Collaboration with other Tier III Engineering teams will also be required when standing up or integrating new network capabilities. Network asset management will be performed to maintain active licenses, up-to-date images, and hardware life cycles of all network infrastructure devices. As a member of the team, the Network Engineer will be expected to create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all network configurations and troubleshooting procedures based on known issues and/or recent outages. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience physically moving and replacing networking equipment, relabeling hardware, and organizing the network closets.
Essential Duties Of The Job
- Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
- Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
- Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
- Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
- Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face
Physical Demands And Work Environment
- While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
- Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment).
Benefits
- 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Gym Membership (varies by location)
- Corporate-Sponsored Events