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Linchpin Solutions, Inc. Network Engineer Lead in Frederick, Maryland
Network Engineer Lead
Frederick, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Frederick+MD+USA+21702)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the IT, engineering, software development, logistics, and project management fields, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced GAIT Network Engineer Lead.
Clearance:An active DoD Secret Clearance is required for this role.
Role Overview
The GAIT Network Engineer Lead will be responsible for overseeing the mission planning, implementation, engineering, maintenance, and troubleshooting as required to support users requiring GAIT services. The Network Engineer Shift Lead must be knowledgeable in the tactical, worldwide global network from a planning, implementation, and troubleshooting perspective. The Network Engineer Shift Lead must also be able to effectively manage, and lead a team of Network Engineers.
General Skillset
Experience with Microsoft Office
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
Critical Thinking Skills
Customer Service Skills
Ability to give presentations and briefings
An in-depth knowledge of IP networking and processes
Leadership and management skills
Specific Skillset
Efficiently manage a shift of 4-8 individuals
Understand Linkway modem operations
Knowledge of the PM Tactical Network (formerly PM WIN-T) architecture along with emerging technologies
Be able to identify with all variations of the WIN-T network, configuration and the implementation processes and procedures associated with each
Ability to assess network outage or degradation remediation in a quick and resourceful manner
Understand Raydyne FDMA, and NCW modem operations
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Linkway NCC operations
Have a working knowledge of the below topics
Voice
Create trunks
Build call managers
Create route patterns
Setup and operate the REDCOM
Setup and operate the Voice Gateway Routers (VGR)
Understand call setup and call traffic flow
RoutingLoad routers/switches IOS (CCNA R&S)
Load configurations on router/switches
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network(DMVPN)
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Multicast
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand switch technologies
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Riverbed wide area network (WAN)accelerators
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Policy Based Routing (PBR) and Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP)
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand MPLS Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN)
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand MPLS Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN)
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand various SP technologies ie; MVPN, LDP, MP-BGP)
Information Assurance (IA)
Load IOSs on Cisco firewalls/IPSs
Setup, troubleshoot, and configure Cisco firewall/IPS configurations
Understand routing and traffic flows in the RHNs, and downrange assets
Setup, troubleshoot, and configure Cisco Security Manager (CSM)
Setup, troubleshoot, and configure Palo Alto virtual firewalls
Setup, troubleshoot, and configure Palo Alto’s Panorama firewall management tool
Communications Security
Set up and operate KG-175A and KG-175D model TACLANEs and/or similar encryption devices
Set up and operate KIV-7M
NetOps
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand the VMware vSphere 6.0 (VMware VCP-DCV)
Setup, troubleshoot, and understand the various Netops applications, such as: SNMPc, Solarwinds ORION, Radius, and TACACS (Cisco ISE)
Requirements
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNP) certification
Experience Requirements
5+ years of relevant work experience
2+ years of experience managing a shift or team
Build your career with us!
Linchpin Solutions’ professional services organization is committed to delivering qualified candidates that meet or exceed clients’ technical and management expectations. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, project management, and other key areas. We provide personnel that become valuable assets to the organizations they serve and contribute to the overall skill diversity and strength of the Linchpin Team.
Career choices
Linchpin’s success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing the company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.
Benefits
Linchpin Solutions, Inc. offers paid vacation time, sick time, and holidays. We offer a 401K plan with matching, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life insurance which is funded by Linchpin Solutions, Inc.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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