Network Engineer Lead

Secret

ISYS Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, ISYS is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, ISYS is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies including the Department of Defense; we are often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers. We are seeking a Network Engineer Team Lead to support our customer’s IT operations in Norfolk, VA. The effort provides IT services, audio/video support, application development, Network Engineering, operations, information assurance, and knowledge management support. This position will be on-site and will require an active Secret Clearance. 

Network Engineer Team Lead Primary Duties:

• Conducts short-and long-term planning and develops metrics to meet network requirements.
• Provides high-level technical support for Video Teleconferencing/voice/data network systems, creates and maintains network documentation, maintains hardware and software standards, and works projects as needed in order to upgrade to new and/or improved communication equipment and procedures.
• Perform hands on configuration of CISCO IOS on Cisco routers, switches and firewalls.
• Plans and monitors the installation/upgrades of network equipment and associated infrastructure.
• Analyzes network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues for the command. Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves network problems. Researches, analyzes and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance.
• Analyzes facility’s bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies. Develops capacity planning models.
• Ensures planned testing activities are performed and technical criteria are met.
• Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the command.
• Use of enterprise system monitoring and management tools such as Wireshark, Websense, Solar Winds and NMAP.
• Uses commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including: firewalls, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), TACACS+, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, ACS, VPN and NAC.

Network Engineer Team Lead Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science or other related field and 2 years of related experience, or AA/AS related field or Computer Network Administration Certification and 8 years of related experience. In lieu of formal education, 10 yrs of experience specifically related to the below qualification requirements.
• Advanced knowledge and in-depth experience of the Defense Information Systems Agency published STIG requirements and implementation/compliance process.
• Knowledge and in-depth experience of CND compliance requirements and tools for all managed networks and systems.
• Must be well versed with the advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.
• Advanced knowledge and in-depth experience of IOS, EIGRP, BGP, GRE, IPS/IDS, TACACS+, ACS and OSPF.

Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Candidates who do not currently possess the CCNP certification, but meet all other minimum requirements, may be considered for this position. If selected, the candidate will be required to obtain the required certification within a twelve (12) month time period.

ISYS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

Salary bands have not yet been determined for this opportunity. ISYS Technologies considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations when extending an offer. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand, and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to workstation. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and the public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

ISYS Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. ISYS offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.