Valiant Solutions is seeking a Top Secret cleared Senior Network Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative team on an effort supporting our Federal Government Client inQuantico, VA.

The ideal candidate will provide technical engineering support for our large federal government agencys highly complex network infrastructure environment, including multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels.

Network engineering support includes all engineering activities required to support the standard information technology lifecycle. The ideal candidate will provide design and engineering activities in support of new network solutions for a multi-enclave enterprise network environment which encompasses various technology. In addition, the candidate will provide network support on an as-needed basis to resolve networking issues that have not been resolved by the first three support tiers.

This position is 100% onsite (there may be an opportunity for limited telework after onboarding and training).

Requirements:

Active Top Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI

There is a CI polygraph test that is administered by the customer once on-site

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and

Minimum of six (6) years of experience designing, developing, and implementing network solutions (e.g. BA/BS +6 years)

Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex Local Area Networking (LAN) issues and resolving Wide Area Networking (WAN) problems and supporting of cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions.

Extensive experience with Cisco routing platforms, such as Aggregation Services Routers (ASRs)

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of routing protocols and technologies, including BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Layer 2 technologies, including STP, MST, VLANS

Experience providing Tier 3 support and issue resolution

Experience with network design and traffic engineering

Experience providing senior-level engineering support

Experience with TACLANE systems

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications

Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher

Experience with SDWAN implementation and operations

Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community

Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, and ensure task/mission completion, along with creating and maintaining necessary information

Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail

Responsibilities:

Gather user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies to provide necessary technical documentation, system requirements documents, systems security requirements documents, and system test plan.

Install, maintain and evaluate network systems and communications systems.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues involving various protocols, topologies, networking hardware, etc.

Conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies.

Utilize extensive knowledge of internetworking, computer systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance understanding of current network designs and to collaborate with other team members to develop new network designs.

Apply technical and business experience and understanding to improve processes and procedures for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure.

Work independently and collectively to help improve network solutions and contribute to network service improvements.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide.

Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technologys Fast 50, and Washington Business Journals Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, youll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect - and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to) Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents

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