Network Engineer III

The Network Engineer III assists in the development & maintenance of .edu & .mil networks w/ the ability to support lower-tiered engineers.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Uses WAN/LAN/ WLAN systems expertise to design, install, operate, & maintain internal/external networks.
• Tests & evaluates networks to eliminate problems & make improvements. EXP w/ various field concepts, practices, SOPs, & TTPs.
• Relies on EXP & sound judgment to plan & achieve goals. Responsible for network performance monitoring, testing, optimization, implementing projects, network security controls, advanced troubleshooting & analyzing all network infrastructure elements.
• Support IT Supply Technician as assigned.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge or EXP w/ management of Palo Alto firewall policy & content management, PAN OS management, threat monitoring/ detection.
• Advanced knowledge of policy management, troubleshooting & upgrading network access control system. EXP w/ Aruba ClearPass or similar NAC system (i.e. Cisco ISE).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., * AA/AS from an accredited college or university w/ a minimum of 3+ Yrs of EXP w/ certifications

• OR Substitute w/ 10+ Yrs of relevant EXP working w/ network infrastructure products & solutions

• Training, Certifications, EXP, & Clearance Requirements:

• IAT Level II (CCNA Security, CSA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP) Certification & applicable CE/OS Certification.
• CCNA or CCNP or equivalent computing environment Cert. required.

• Prefer EXP & skills w/ the following manufacturers & applications:

• Extreme Networks Layer 2/3, MLXE Switches /Extreme IQ / OSPF, BGP, & MPLS, VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage (V6.2), Ruckus Layer 2 Switches/Wireless Controller/Wireless Access Points, Palo Alto Firewall knowledge of PA-7050 / PA-3060 / PA-3260 / PA-5450 / Wildfire/URL Filtering, Brocade MPLS Implementation Layer 2 & Layer 3 switches, Cisco switches & routers, Aruba Networks Excellent knowledge of Wireless, Controllers/Access Points/Airwave/ClearPass, Ciena 100G OME 6500 DWDM System, SolarWinds, InMon Sentinel, Uptrends

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Secret Clearance

The salary range for this position is $108,000.00 to $121,500.00 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.