Top Secret Senior Network Engineer

Insight Global is seek a Top-Secret Senior Network Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

Job Description:
• Provide advice and training to end-users, and guide and inform senior leadership.
• Have a firm understanding of network architectures including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, IPS, and internal and external routing to delegate tasks to network engineering team.
• Work directly with corresponding Team Leads, Project Managers, Network Engineers, and Network Architect for coordination of routine maintenance, break/fix repair, and planned changes, coordinating any down time with all appropriate leadership and stakeholders.
• Perform end-user support to internal teammates and tenants/performers alike, including but not limited to Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, physical fault isolation cabling, etc.
• Generate network design guidance in coordination with architects, SMEs, and system engineers; along with the installation/deployment, configuration, testing, compliance enforcement, and reporting on MDSEA assets to include Cisco, Gigamon, and Riverbed hardware, along with the associated software suites and those of VMware NSX/ vCenter, SolarWinds, and other tools as necessary as well as assure and sustain the integrity and security of network infrastructure.
• Update documentation (network diagrams, rack diagrams, etc.) utilizing approved work vehicles and the change management process.
• Perform hardening and STIG checklist validation/verification for associated network infrastructure and virtual machines.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior/mid engineers to ensure their participation in experience-gathering day-to-day activities, and review work products and efforts during their development.

This is a contract to hire position, onsite full-time in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL the salary range for this role is between $62 - 67/hr depending on years and level of experience, education, and certifications. This role requires an Active Top Secret Clearance. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

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- Current CompTIA Security+ certification
- Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- 5+ years of directly related Network Engineering experience that includes: Directory Services (e.g. Windows 2000+ AD, LDAP, DHCP); Operating Systems (e.g. UNIX, Windows, MS Exchange); Internet Protocols (e.g. DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL); Firewall configuration and troubleshooting; Multiple network types (i.e. LAN, WAN, VxLAN, SDN); and/or managing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telecommunications infrastructures
- 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role
- VMware NSX and Cisco FirePower experience
- Experience with hybrid (virtual and non-virtual) computing network requirements, design, implementation, and deployment.
- Experience with configuring, installing, testing, or troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco based LAN/WANs.
- Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time to CONUS locations

- Have a CCNA/CCNP certification
- Have experience working with NSA COMSEC devices and INE/HAIPE cryptographic equipment
Be familiar with/history of developing DODAF-compliant diagrams and documentation

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.