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The Network Engineer will work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing technical subject matter expertise in network engineering, telecommunications, and communications modeling. This position will design, integrate, deploy, and support secure enterprise and field communications environments encompassing voice, video, data, LAN/WAN, RF communications, and other network technologies.\nTRAVEL: The position may require up to 10% CONUS and 10% OCONUS travel, including travel to hazard areas as required. Travel requirements and duration are subject to customer mission needs.\nResponsibilities\nProvide network engineering and communications modeling subject matter expertise in support of U.S. Government missions.\nTranslate business requirements into telecommunications requirements, designs, and orders for LAN, MAN, WAN, voice, and video capabilities.\nDevelop complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies and technology layers across enterprise environments.\nIncorporate INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements into network architectures and engineering solutions.\nDesign and optimize network topologies and site configurations.\nPlan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities.\nOrganize and direct network installations and site surveys.\nAssess and document existing site network configurations and user requirements.\nEvaluate emerging network technologies and provide recommendations regarding integration into existing network infrastructure.\nDevelop network designs and configurations that account for performance characteristics, network interconnect points, and optimal network performance.\nProvide engineering and design support for the development and deployment of communications systems.\nResearch existing technologies and apply COTS/GOTS solutions to develop secure voice and data network infrastructure.\nEvaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies that provide interoperable, portable, and scalable IT solutions.\nIntegrate communications system designs with network architectures to meet customer requirements.\nProvide post-design support, including installation, configuration, and Tier III/IV operations and maintenance support for enterprise and field-deployed systems.\nConfigure, test, and maintain LAN, WAN, and system-level network infrastructure connected to enterprise architectures.\nCreate simulated network environments to test applications over low-bandwidth links.\nTroubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.\nInstall and configure wide-area communications links utilizing RF technologies, including satellite, cellular, and microwave communications.\nProvide technical briefings and communicate network designs, recommendations, and results to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior government personnel.\nQualifications\nRequired:\nMust have an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.\nBachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.\nEquivalent experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.\n9+ years of relevant experience, including the following knowledge areas:Knowledge of Cisco routing and switching and network architecture planning.\nKnowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking (VPN), including IPsec and SSL.\nUnderstanding of commercial encryption standards and their application within IP networking.\nUnderstanding of Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephony, including Avaya/Nortel telephone switch interfaces.\nUnderstanding of RF transport mediums, including cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.\nUnderstanding of wired data transport mediums, including Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.\nAbility to design small- to medium-scale voice, video, and data networks.\nFamiliarity and experience with encryption devices and industry-standard commercial encryption methods.\nKnowledge of WAN technologies, including ISDN, POTS, satellite voice and data circuits, and terminal device configuration.\nUnderstanding and experience applying RF communications systems, including HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, and VSAT systems.\nThorough understanding and experience applying routing protocols, particularly TCP/IP.\nExperience configuring and utilizing networking devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.\nFamiliarity with wireless standards and technologies, including GSM, CDMA, 802.11, and 802.16.\nExperience with network test and analysis equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network sniffers, LAN/WAN simulation equipment, and COTS software.\nKnowledge of network intrusion detection.\nAbility to convey technical designs, ideas, and results to non-technical audiences and brief senior government personnel.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.\n\nDesired:\nCisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.\nMicrosoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.\nKnowledge of Microsoft Server administration.\nKnowledge of service-oriented system design.\nKnowledge of VMware ESX Server and virtual system architecture.\nKnowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technologies.\nSalary Range\nUSD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview\nEager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.\nAt Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.\nHeadquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.\nMarkon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.\nMarkon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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