Lead IT Systems Engineer

We have an outstanding career for opportunity for aLead IT Systems Engineerto join a leading Company located in theHerndon, VAsurrounding area.

**US Citizenship is required.**

**Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.**

Please click on this link if you have any questions on how to obtain a clearance : https://www.tadpgs.com/obtain\_security\_clearance

The candidate would be responsible for analyzing, testing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and repairing laboratory network infrastructure and application components. They would also perform a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation, and training tasks to ensure the network performance meets customer requirements.

Responsibilities :

+ Test all new applications, IAVM patches, new equipment, technologies, Tier 3 escalations, and project design in a lab network

+ Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the lab network and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, Optic Connectivity, etc)

+ Design, setup, and configure complex switching environments

+ Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether-Channel (Bonding), etc

+ Configuring and installing client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems

+ Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications

+ Manage assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives

+ Troubleshooting malfunctions of network devices

+ Manage the design and evolution of an existing wide area network in support of government customers and ensures that concepts correlate with provided or developed requirements

+ Serve as a lead in technical projects from inception to completion including, but not limited to the following: research, conceptualization, feasibility assessment, design, lab testing, implementation planning, procurement, training, documentation, and transition to the operational environment

+ Conduct in-depth analysis for Tier III and IV issues and solves complex problems in support of an enterprise data center

+ Provides mentoring and technical/engineering advice to junior engineers

+ Knowledge of Wide Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems/networks from attacks, viruses, data tampering, unauthorized system entry, and other emerging threats

+ Will to commit to ongoing training in disciplines necessary to perform your job

+ Any other duties as assigned by management

Basic Hiring Criteria :

+ Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology related field

+ Must have - CCNP or JNCP

+ Minimum six years of experience in a client-server environment

+ Security-related certification to comply with DoD 8570.01, IAT Level II requirements (GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-S, CISSP, CISA, GCIH, GCED, or CASP)

Desired Qualifications :

+ CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or JNCIP/JNCIE desired

+ Windows Server 2012 & 2016; Exchange and/or SQL experience a plus

+ Must be familiar with IP and Comsec

+ Skillsets in the following disciplines: Analytical and troubleshooting skills; Proficient with circuit test sets, Work with COMSEC/Crypto Gear

+ Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

+ Must possess considerable business acumen

+ Ability to quickly adapt to advancing technologies and procedural changes

+ Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with other technologists and business partners to maintain high service levels in a demanding environment

+ Ability to work well in a team environment

+ Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills

+ ISIS, BGP/MP-BGP (multi AS) and MPLS routing protocols, Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP), Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), MPLS Layer-2/Layer-3 Virtual Private Network (VPN), OSPF, Multicast Extensive router regression testing

+ Design, configure and test topologies using L2 and L3 protocols and their functionality

+ IPV4; IPv6, management protocols, Filter Based Forwarding (FBF)Multi-Hop Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (MBFD)Ethernet Operation, Firewalls including Access Control List (ACL), Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) Protocol and Network Management with 802.1Q and VRRP/HSRP Certificate Authority Server, ACE/SecureID Server, TACACS+, RADIUS, MS Exchange, PKI, WINS, DHCP, DNS, FTP/SFTP/TFTP, SSH and NTP

+ Technical certifications in areas of expertise

+ Project Management experience

TAD PGS, Inc.is a Global Fortune 500 company with worldwide revenue of over $27 billion and more than 50 years of government contracting experience. We specialize in supporting U.S. Government Agencies and their prime vendors by delivering a full range of recruitment and workforce solutions. As part of the Adecco family, we have access to over 2.5 million active candidates supporting hundreds of locations across North America. On any given day, we have more than 70,000 professionals working at client sites across the United States.

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