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We leverage the latest technology innovations and proven approaches to better serve the mission and support the DHS, DOJ, and DoW workforce, customers, and programs, regardless of scale or complexity. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.\nThis position will be an experienced technical resource for the ongoing deployment and sustainment of a Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) solution at Fort Meade, MD. This Network Engineer role requires a strong operational background supporting network infrastructure hardware, VPN solutions, packet filtering and firewalling techniques, routing and switching, and troubleshooting. Technologies deployed within the solution include platforms such as Cisco FTD & ASA, Palo Alto Firewalls, Aruba vMC, VMware vSphere, Cisco Catalyst switching platforms, and other logging, monitoring, and security solutions.\nExpectations of this role are to implement, maintain, and optimize network, firewall, and VPN infrastructure, perform new installations, troubleshoot complex nested VPN connectivity, and resolve network connectivity issues. The ideal candidate can support, manage, and maintain multiple network enclaves and elements, as well as design, optimize, and automate network operations. This role supports a solution that remains functional 24x7x365 and is embedded within the client's secure location, so a professional approach to troubleshooting and operational security is paramount.\nResponsibilities\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvide deep hands-on support for network routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN termination appliances (both site-to-site and remote access IKEv2 VPNs).\nPlan and perform platform-level software updates and disaster recovery operations.\nPerform installation of new capability integrations and configuration of network segments with a security-first approach.\nPerform testing and documentation to report systems status and support operations.\nDiagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network problems, and replace defective components when necessary.\nMonitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.\nCollaborate on a multi-disciplinary team of software, test, server engineers, and operations staff.\nProvide 24x7 on-call Tier 3 escalation support for network, network security, VPN, and infrastructure outages.\nPerform other duties as required in support of the customer's mission.\nQualifications\nREQUIRED:\n7+ years of network engineering experience supporting large-scale global environments.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an IT-related discipline, or equivalent years of related technical experience.\nActive Federal SECRET Security Clearance.\nCurrent, active IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, or equivalent).\nNetworking knowledge: VLANs, access control, trunking, static/dynamic routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IKEv2 IPsec VPNs (site-to-site and remote access), PKI, DNS, SNMP, packet filtering, and packet analysis tools.\nExcellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.\nDESIRED:\nCurrent, active professional networking/security certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet).\nDirect hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto IPS platforms and capabilities.\nKnowledge of automation strategies (Ansible, Terraform, Python/Bash/PowerShell scripting) and techniques for provisioning and operating network devices.\nExperience supporting enterprise SIEM and observability tooling.\nExperience in Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) environments.\nPrior lead or management experience preferred.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nThis position is 100% onsite at Fort Meade, MD. 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; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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