Principal Network Engineer

Company: ST2 ManTech Advanced Systems Intl
Location: Patuxent River
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Secure our Nation, Ignite your FutureBecome an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you'll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.ManTech is seeking a motivated, mission oriented Principal Network Engineer in Patuxent River, MD area.As the primary Principal Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining remote customer site and core datacenter. The qualified professional should possess all necessary troubleshooting and problem-solving skills pertinent for a network configuration engineer as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Numerous career growth opportunities and training opportunities exist with this position.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Designing network, VTC and workstation solutions while following established security guidelines and customer specificationsResponsible for the overall integration of a total network (black and red) including the design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of a moderately sized and constantly growing networkCreating and maintaining documentation, diagrams, and standard operating proceduresWorking with the other internal support teams to devise solutions for complex operational problems with the datacenter and CONUS sitesProviding guidance and training for other IT professionals on the teamWorking with multiple vendors, subject matter experts, and service providersDiagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues related to a wide range of areas including: initially setting up, maintaining, or recovering customer sites, telecommunications circuits, routing and switching, Cisco VoIP, VTC, network encryption devices, firewalls, Cisco Security, network printers, etc.Efficiently resolving escalated trouble ticketsEnsuring the network environment has STIGs properly applied and implementing necessary security controlsParticipating on project teams responsible for a variety of engineering tasksAttention to detail, ability to work independently, organization/time management skillsBasic Qualifications:Requires Bachelor's degree in (Computer Science, Math or Engineering) or equivalent8 Years general experience or 6 years specialized experience requiredKnowledge of or experience with networking, VoIP, VTC, data circuits (T1, T3, etc.), security hardware (firewalls, IPS, etc.), MS Windows client OS, MS Office including Visio, Word, and Excel, network encryption devices (General Dynamics TACLANE, Sectera, etc.), and virtualizationDoD 8570 IAT Level II required: Security+CEDoD 8570 Computing Environment certification in Cisco technology (CCNP level) required within 6 monthsComfortable on theCLIAble to work independently and in groups while in a fast-paced work environmentValid US Driver's License- and US Passport requiredMust be willing to travel within the U.S. up to 75% and requires infrequent 5-10% OCONUS travelPreferred Qualifications:CCNP Security or equivalent CISSP desiredCisco Collaboration certification a plusCisco Data Center certification a plusExcellent written and verbal communicationSecurity Clearance Requirements:US Citizenship and active TS clearance, investigation within 6 years. Candidate must be open to CI polyPhysical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the timeMust be able to move about inside the office to office equipmentMust be able to position self to lift, move and install network equipmentThe person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situationsMust be able to observe and detect employee deviations from established policyFor all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license.The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.mantech.com/careers/Pages/careers.aspx as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation please click careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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