Sherpa

Network Engineer

Sherpa

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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SeniorLead

Tech Stack

Cyber SecurityDockerJavaScriptSwitchingVMware

About the role

  • Sherpa 6, Inc has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer in support of the US Air Force DMSAT project. As a Network Engineer, your primary responsibilities will be to provide comprehensive network integration support to facilitate the design, development, and integration of the cutting edge technologies fielded to the US Air Force. Responsibilities: This role provides network solutions and engineering support for designing, configuring, implementing, operational management, and troubleshooting enterprise and tactical networks, including network planning and security controls. The responsibilities include conducting Enterprise/Tactical level Network Engineering and IP address/VLAN management for each deliverable. Demonstrated competence with the following protocols and technologies: Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, DMVPN, MPLS) and Multicast PIM/SM protocols. Switching protocols (Spanning Tree, MSTP, PVST, RPVST+, MAB, VRF, VLAN and private VLAN). DMVPN technologies (NHRP phase 1-3, per tunnel QoS, ISAKMP/IKE, IPSEC, EZVPN and site-to-site VPN). IP services (AAA, QoS, IP SLA, EEM, Syslog, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP and NTP). Network management tools and protocols (NetFlow, SNMPv3, Cisco ACS / ISE). Oversees administration of Wide Area Network/Local Area Network Systems Infrastructure including BGP/MPLS topologies, IP subnets, VLANs, HCLOS / Wireless Systems and directs subordinate engineering and circuit actions teams. Leads the engineering design, testing, and deployment of new technologies. Develops and executes detailed plans for infrastructure improvements, lifecycle replacement, firmware updates, application of new STIGs and security policies. Collaborates with personnel throughout multiple locations. Configures and troubleshoots network transport, application services such as SIP based apps, Radio over IP gateways, Push to Talk, and TAK. Works closely with Systems, Virtualization, and Cyber Security Engineers as the network transport is a common element supporting interaction across all areas. Works with supervisors, US military leaders, DoD civilians, other contract entities and team members, ensuring network performance for supported organization(s). Develops and maintains documentation for solutions.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Network Engineering or equivalent. Maintains DoD 8570.01-M compliance for IAT Level III. CCNA or equivalent Demonstrates at least ten (10) years' enterprise-level experience collectively in each of the following protocols and technologies areas: Switching protocols (Spanning Tree, MSTP, PVST, RPVST+, MAB, VPC, VSS, VLAN and private VLAN). Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN, MPLS, VRF) and Multicast protocols Understanding of PIM-SM/Multicast routing, rally points, IGMP and methods for IP Video distribution over multicast networks is desired IP services (QOS, IP SLA, EEM, Syslog, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP and NTP) AAA systems (Cisco Secure ACS / ISE), TACACS and application of X.509 device certificates for authentication and network access control (NAC) systems such as 802.1X Network management tools and protocols (NetFlow, SNMPv3, ACS). SolarWinds experience required with demonstrated ability to operate and maintain management servers HW experience with networking equipment from multiple vendors and Cisco ASR, ASA, and Nexus, Palo Alto, JunOS, Sophos, Microwave Wireless Bridging, and VSAT systems Thorough understanding of OSI model and ability to troubleshoot various applications at all levels as networking extends into the virtual datacenter environment Must be experienced with IP subnetting , VLSM methods is desired Load Balancers/ADC's (A10/F5) experience is desired SSLi Break/Inspect (Gigamon/A10/F5) is desired Virtualized environments such as Docker Container, VMware/Nutanix networking experience desired in addition to experience with SAN transport and connectivity requirements. Designing and planning Mobile Packet Backbone Network (MPBN) Must be a US citizen Must pass a background check and drug screening Preferred Experience : CCIE preferred CCNP preferred SD-WAN preferred Tactical Radio knowledge a plus