Network Engineer (Levels 2 & 3)

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

We are seeking mission-focused Network Engineers (Levels 2 & 3) to support and contribute to our government customer’s success in multiple locations: Springfield, VA / Denver, CO / Miami, FL / St. Louis, MO. 

***ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED***

As a Network Engineer, you will support our government client’s wide-area (WAN), local-area (LAN, and campus-area (CAN) networks across multiple security domains.

Our team of talented Network and Cybersecurity professionals assist with the design, development, procurement, implementation, and operations to enhance our client’s networks and cybersecurity posture in support of national security. As a member of our Program, your focus will be on Network Engineering, new project requirements, and sustainment of existing infrastructure.

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Coordination of system maintenance, monitoring, and installation of multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms, and technologies. 
• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network media and components.
• Evaluate and monitor the health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.
• Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Assist with the development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions, or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
• Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure the attainment of performance and availability objectives.
• Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance the capacity, performance, and reliability of the network.
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices.
• Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, and ensures compliance with all Government policies.
• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
• Perform site surveys for new installations and technology refresh.
• Installs maintains, and troubleshoots satellite communications equipment.
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• A current TS/SCI clearance.
• Four (4) to Ten (10) years of related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques. 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field in lieu of a degree. 
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required (current). 
• Experience with the following skills and technologies:
  • DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
  • Juniper, switches, routers, firewalls (MX, EX, SRX devices), and Cryptographic devices (KG-175G/X, KG-245A/X).
  • Network analysis tools (HP/Microfocus Network Automation and Network Node Manager, Juniper Secure Analytics, Infoblox, Riverbed).
  • Juniper firewall/VPN equipment (SRX series).
  • Supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VoIP, VTC, etc). 
  • OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP, L2/3VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU, FTP, Import/Export policies. 

Security Clearance Level 

• TS/SCI clearance (current) 

Certification 

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II required (current)
• JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA, CCDP (or equivalent; preferred) 
• ITIL v3 Foundations (preferred) 
• ISC2 CISSP (preferred) 

Work Schedule 

• Full-time on-site at designated facility 

Travel Requirement

• Approximately 25-50% travel required (local)

Pay Rate 

• The projected compensation range for this position is $68,400 - $143,700. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Offered 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization.  We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual’s protected status:  race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-sys.icims.com/.