GBSD Principal Engineer Network

Company: Goldbelt Falcon
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

GBSD Principal Engineer Network
Company Goldbelt Nighthawk, LLC
Work Location Colorado Springs, CO
Req ID 12534
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GBSD Principal Engineer Network Colorado Springs, CO
Employment Type: Full Time
Clearance Requirements: Secret
FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
Salary Range: $83,800 USD - $125,800 USD
Eligible for Remote Work: No
Goldbelt Nighthawk offers an integrated, holistic cybersecurity workforce that is enthusiastic, continuously learning and progressive, fully committed to the implementation of dynamic, holistic cybersecurity solutions that effectively address the needs of our customers. Our team offers flexibility and expertise across the cybersecurity field, offering customizable solutions to fit our customers' unique needs.
Summary:
Goldbelt Nighthawk is looking for a Principal Network Engineer
Essential Job Functions:

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  Designs and plans network communications systems
  
  
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  Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture
  
  
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  Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
  
  
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  Conducts testing of network design
  
  
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  Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
  
  
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  Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
  
  
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  Design and plan network communication systems
  
  
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  Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture
  
  
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  Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selections, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
  
  
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  Conduct testing of network design
  
  
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  Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnections and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
  
  
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  Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
  
  
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  Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
  
  
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  Perform network monitoring, testing, maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
  
  
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  Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as Cisco routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, bridges, gateways, etc.
  
  
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  This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
  
  
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    Solid understanding of IP, TCP/UDP, IPSEC, VTP, GRE, SNMP, SSL/TLS, DNS and LDAP protocols
    
    
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    Solid understanding of network communication products including router, switches, firewalls, and Domain Name Servers (DNS)
    
    
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    Understanding of LAN/WAN architectures, including experience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networks
    
    
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    Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting
    
    
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    Good understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols
    
    
    Minimum Qualifications:
    
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      Bachelors with 5 Years of experience; Masters with 3 years of experience & 0 years w/PhD. or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
      
      
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      Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 5 years
      
      
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      US Citizenship and ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). DOD 8570 IAT Level II (Security + or higher) or must obtain within 90 days of reporting.
      
      
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      Experience Maintaining and supporting Cisco ASA Firewalls with embedded Firepower IDS/IPS
      
      
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      Experience configuring and maintaining DISA Host Based Security System (AKA McAfee EPO server) and associated client and server rulesets
      
      
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      Linux experience
      
      
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      Experience with managing routing protocols on large LAN environments
      
      
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      Current expertise with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection
      
      
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      Experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices
      
      
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      Familiarity with DevSecOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
      
      
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      Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
      
      
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      Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming), Scaled Agile Framework - SAFe for Lean Enterprises
      
      
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
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        Experience with Cisco hardware including routers, switches, and firewalls
        
        
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        LAN and Network Certifications (especially CISCO)
        
        
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        Experience with Kickstart using Red Hat Linux
        
        
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        Experience with the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs
        
        
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        Experience with Windows, Active Directory, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting
        
        
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        Experience using protocol analyzers/sniffers (such as Wireshark)
        
        
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        Experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis, and system architecture design
        
        
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        Experience with commercial cloud providers
        
        
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        Experience performing operations in an Agile framework
        
        
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