Network Engineer (Sme) - Clearance Required

Overview

LMI is seeking a Network Engineer SME to support a United States Army client, developing a next generation command and control platform.

 

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers' unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

 

LMI has been named a 2022 #TopWorkplace in the United States by Top Workplaces! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible!

 

This position requires an active Secret clearance.  

Responsibilities

• Understanding of circuit types and general bandwidth per type
• Knowledge (understanding) of Network Topologies
• Knowledge of various operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS)
• Understanding of network device types, especially firewalls, routers, switches and Wide Area Network (WAN) Optimizer appliances
• Work closely with Cybersecurity resources to document controls, support accreditation, Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation and provide metrics to comply with audits
• Responsible for escalating issues, problems, risks, and constraints to the appropriate levels for clarification and resolution
• Ability to understand and assist with network design diagrams to better support the program and overall understanding of network activities
• Understanding of Virtual Route Forwarding (VRF), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other network security capabilities available for potential system use
• Provide Technical and Strategic Subject Matter Expertise on Army networking and communications solutions
• Provide Technical and Strategic Subject Matter Expertise on transport solutions from Denied, Distributed, Intermittent, and Low-bandwidth (DDIL) environments to a cloud-based environment
• Support long-term planning of LMI internal and Program macro planning
• Engage and manage relationships across the US Army, LMI and Industry

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• STEM BS degree
• 5 years relevant experience/or 10+ years of experience in Lieu of a degree
• Experience in providing full life cycle systems engineering support to large, complex programs
• Familiar with DHS or DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)
• Familiar with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework
• Experienced in requirements analysis
• Experience in developing engineering plans, trade studies, CONOPS documents, and decision papers
• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment
• Individuals with good technology, network and security understanding and the soft skills to work with others to get technical things done correctly.
• At least one Network Certification such as NET+, CCNA, or higher (CCNP preferred)
• A DoD 8570.01 approved certification such as SEC+, Certified Cloud Security Practitioner (CCSP), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• MS degree in systems engineering or other relevant field
• Experience working in IL6 or equivalent secure environments
• Experience with security requirements in a federal IT environment, including FedRAMP-certified providers and FISMA requirements for acquiring an ATO
• Experience with Agile and containerization methodologies or strategies
• Agile certifications
• Experience with Cross-Domain Solutions (IL5 / IL6)
• CCIE certification
• Direct experience working with US Army communications hardware to include radios, SATCOM, and other hardware
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Employment Type: OTHER