NETWORK ENGINEER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Kalani Consulting Inc
Norfolk VA 23501 US
Network Engineer
Onsite: Norfolk Virginia
Top Secret Security Clearance Required Overview:
Kalani Consulting Inc recently awarded Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in The Nation for the second year in a row and Washington Post’s Top Workplaces of 2023 is looking to add more talent to our team! Kalani is a fast-growing small business located in Northern Virginia with an increasing base of government customers. We specialize in Information Technology, and Management Consulting. We offer very competitive salaries and benefits and are an employee-focused company. Join us and experience The Aloha Spirit! Responsibilities: Provide technical advice to the Government on matters relating to delivery and access to services through innovative, approved network engineering processes.
Provide Network engineering support for installations, maintenance and Navy integration projects.
Act as technical site lead for Navy integration, troubleshooting, maintenance of desktop and network equipment, transport, Navy Cyber/Information Assurance compliance, processes and technical documentation submissions IAW applicable Navy processes.
Provide direct support to other sites as directed by the C2F N6.
Analyze voice, video, radio-frequency, and/or data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites.
Configure communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other applicable devices.
Plan network layouts and configure systems to user environments.
Analyze network topologies, traffic, and capacity requirements and provide recommendations for systems improvements.
Support the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.
Potentially provide technical support and troubleshooting to users.
Potentially perform network administration duties.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
Install, test, and troubleshoot both land based network equipment as well as fly away kits. Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Network Engineering experience.
Bachelor’s degree – may substitute additional years of experience.
Must possess a current CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
Must possess a completed CCNA certification.
Must complete a CCNP certification within twelve months of hire.
Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Must meet DOD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.).
Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features.
Ability to configure and troubleshoot Multicast.
Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work.
Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network analysis and design.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of routers, switches, patch panels, concentrators, associated terminals, VDI environments, and related network hardware and software.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications.
Possess experience with hardware encryption (e.g. KG-175/KG-250) required and software encryption. Preferred Qualifications:
Completed CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise.
Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems.
Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices.
Knowledge of Virtualization technologies.
Knowledge and experience with data center networking.
Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets.
Understanding of network virtualization.
Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course.
Understanding of VxRail Manager and best practices.
Kalani Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace.? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Onsite: Norfolk Virginia
Top Secret Security Clearance Required Overview:
Kalani Consulting Inc recently awarded Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in The Nation for the second year in a row and Washington Post’s Top Workplaces of 2023 is looking to add more talent to our team! Kalani is a fast-growing small business located in Northern Virginia with an increasing base of government customers. We specialize in Information Technology, and Management Consulting. We offer very competitive salaries and benefits and are an employee-focused company. Join us and experience The Aloha Spirit! Responsibilities: Provide technical advice to the Government on matters relating to delivery and access to services through innovative, approved network engineering processes.
Provide Network engineering support for installations, maintenance and Navy integration projects.
Act as technical site lead for Navy integration, troubleshooting, maintenance of desktop and network equipment, transport, Navy Cyber/Information Assurance compliance, processes and technical documentation submissions IAW applicable Navy processes.
Provide direct support to other sites as directed by the C2F N6.
Analyze voice, video, radio-frequency, and/or data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites.
Configure communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other applicable devices.
Plan network layouts and configure systems to user environments.
Analyze network topologies, traffic, and capacity requirements and provide recommendations for systems improvements.
Support the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.
Potentially provide technical support and troubleshooting to users.
Potentially perform network administration duties.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
Install, test, and troubleshoot both land based network equipment as well as fly away kits. Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Network Engineering experience.
Bachelor’s degree – may substitute additional years of experience.
Must possess a current CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
Must possess a completed CCNA certification.
Must complete a CCNP certification within twelve months of hire.
Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Must meet DOD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.).
Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features.
Ability to configure and troubleshoot Multicast.
Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work.
Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network analysis and design.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of routers, switches, patch panels, concentrators, associated terminals, VDI environments, and related network hardware and software.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications.
Possess experience with hardware encryption (e.g. KG-175/KG-250) required and software encryption. Preferred Qualifications:
Completed CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise.
Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems.
Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices.
Knowledge of Virtualization technologies.
Knowledge and experience with data center networking.
Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets.
Understanding of network virtualization.
Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course.
Understanding of VxRail Manager and best practices.
Kalani Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace.? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.