Network Engineer (Zero Trust)

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, and operates network services/systems, including hardware and virtual environments. Supports network integration and implementation of SASE solution Supports migration of current information systems into SASE environment Review existing network infrastructure and coordinate with other stakeholders and contractors to perform a network assessment to include but not limited to reviewing existing circuits, connection types, bandwidth, types of traffic, routing protocols, and more.

Develop a roadmap for SASE Branch Office Use Case implementation and make recommendations on how the Government should implement and migrate to the solution. Support the Department migration from Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) to a SASE Branch Office architecture Coordinate with other Government PMOs and respective contractors to ensure a successful migration from MPLS to a SASE Branch Office architecture Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures.

Integrate new systems into the existing network architecture. Monitor network capacity and performance. Patch network vulnerabilities to ensure that information is safeguarded against outside parties.

Required Skills

Expert knowledge of routing, TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services. Expert knowledge of network systems management principles, models, methods (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring), and tools. Working knowledge of leading SASE solutions including Palo Alto Prisma Access Working knowledge of the UNIX, Linux, and Windows Operating Systems and familiarity with a variety of subsidiary support systems.

Working knowledge of Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, and AWS cloud services. Working knowledge of virtualization technologies including VMWare ESX and Red. Hat OS Experience with monitoring, data backups and recovery techniques, system utilization, and recovery testing. Experience creating and maintaining network and system diagrams.

Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data. Must have the ability and desire to solve problems and work in a highly technical environment. Must be detailed oriented and possess good technical writing skills. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively – Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate the best solution or practice Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities