Overall Assignment Description:  

Expert Network Engineers plan and develop telecommunications solutions involving computer and communications equipment. They analyze network alternatives and develop recommendations for improvements.

Duties include: 

· Analyzes, designs, tests, and evaluates network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, satellite, and other data communications systems.

· Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.

· Oversees the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Network Systems Engineers. 

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 18+ years of experience 
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program. 
• Expert-level working experience in cloud-based systems architecting.
• Network technology course/certification in TCP/IP with applied understanding of the following:

      -Roles of devices in TCP/IP network

      -Details of IP, ARP, TCP, ICMP and UDP 

      -Functions of FTP, HTTP, Telnet and other applications of TCP/IP

      -Use of Voice over IP or VoIP, email messaging and multicasting

      -Troubleshooting for TCP/IP issues at each network layer 

• Desired:
• Network technology course/certification in one or more areas:

      -Configuring TCP/IP on server computers

      -Managing and troubleshooting DNS and DHCP

      -Installing and configuring network and software infrastructure

      -Configuring and managing device routing and remote access

      -Monitoring and maintain network infrastructure

      -Completion of a specialized wireless network course and/or certification