Mantech

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Engineer II to join our team in Norfolk, Va. This is an onsite position. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing network security support to Navy operational and training networks focused specifically on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN)

• Provide network engineering support to Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment – Network (STAVE-NET). STAVE-NET is a key part of the US Navy's STAVE program. It provides a networked infrastructure that allows for the distribution of training content and courseware to various locations, including ships, schoolhouses, and training facilities. 

• Provide network engineering support to Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment – Network (STAVE-NET) installations at various CONUS Navy training locations.    

• Provide network engineering operations and maintenance support to STAVE-NET users at various CONUS Navy training locations.   

• Provide network engineering support to STAVE-NET Research and Development to support integration of new systems

• Ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity to customers and sites by planning and executing the installation of new capabilities, as well as operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure on enterprise managed networks including support of multiple network enclaves across classification levels

• Support establishment and maintenance of various networks across the NCTE enterprise environment, including IP, LAN, WAN, and MPLS among others

• Running network protocols, network engineering techniques and architectures in support of Navy training and operational requirements

• Working directly with government and contractor personnel receiving engineering oversight form the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division

• Analyzing site survey reports to ensure accurate network engineering planning

• Support the procurement of network device hardware and software and oversee their installation and integration into the NCTE based on the approved network portfolio

• Set-up, configuration, and support of internal and external networks, to include proficiency with network performance monitoring tools

• Developing and maintaining system applications and security and ensuring proper documentation, coordination, and maintenance of multiple systems

• Developing and maintaining network configurations and disaster recovery plan

• Providing user support and guidance and troubleshooting network performance issues

• Recommending and implementing upgrades, patches, new applications, and new equipment

• Up to 25% travel Conus and 5% Oconus required or as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field and 5 years relevant network engineering experience OR High School diploma and 11 years of relevant experience

• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines

• Experience in installing and troubleshooting WAN and LAN network equipment for node installations

• Experience in implementing and integrating cross domain solutions at both the Secret and TS levels

• Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications Linux or Windows

• Possess the necessary training, qualifications, and experience for the IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570 (ex. CompTia Sec+)

• Knowledge of network standards, protocols, security, and applications; capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, servers, transmission media, and related hardware; network architecture and infrastructure; local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management; network systems design, development, testing, installation, operations, management, and maintenance concepts and methods

• Knowledge of Cisco Internetworking capabilities including IP addressing, switching, and routing, and a thorough understanding of the Cisco IOS platform

• Experience in implementing modern network security, tools, and technologies including firewalls, VRFs, 802.1x, and port security

• Ability to lead a team in performance of end-to-end lifecycle planning, design, installation, maintenance, and support for distributed networks used by M&S and C4I applications, systems, and subsystems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven or more (7+) years of relevant work experience as a network engineer within a U.S. Government environment, DoD strongly preferred

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field

• Active CCNA certification

• Experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) environment including help desk, customer communication, trouble ticketing, and issue resolution

• Experience with network security architecture similar to the NETTN including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, Cisco Firepower NGFW firewalls, AAA, 802.1x, VPN deployments, STIG implementation and verification, Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI)

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret/ SCI security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.