Kinsley Power Systems
Network Engineer, Senior
Kinsley Power Systems, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
Required Clearance Level
TS/SCI with PolygraphWould you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.Role Description:The selected candidate will be responsible for router/switch/firewall configuration and security management of an environment that includes networking equipment from several different manufacturers, as well as Windows/Linux servers, databases, VMware, and security hardware & software. The network includes local and geographically dispersed LAN enclaves connected by WAN links. The selected individual will be part of a team that builds, maintains, and develops enhancements for a large, complex set of geographically dispersed Information Technology (IT) systems. She/he will plan and design network components/configurations to ensure that resources (hardware/software) are in place to enable the team to monitor and manage the IT system infrastructure and all processes and components related to these systems (both hardware and software). She/he will engineer solutions for expanding capacity, improving response time, and streamlining network operations throughout the internal and operational systems, will monitor and analyze mission-critical networks and servers, and will set up, manage, and maintain security management and application performance optimization functions across internal and customer systems.Additional Responsibilities Include:Provide network administration support for development, deployment, and problem identification and remediation of the enterprise network environment.Plan and implement IT/network enhancements and undertake project work.Monitor and correct network issues.Communicate with users and publish status of any system outages, as needed.Provide timely and professional support in response to calls and emails.Participate in the creation and ongoing maintenance of network documentation ensuring that clear, concise, and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution.Provide enterprise network support, working closely with the IT service provider teams to ensure customer requirements are considered and supported by the evolving LAN/WAN architecture.Provide technical assistance to companion work groups in support of overlapping projects and maintain good inter-departmental relations.Execute the process for managing information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites in accordance with the System Security Plans for these systems in order to rapidly and accurately identify and remediate IAVAs.Initiate IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, and execute monthly security scans.Provide analysis on existing network and server configurations and develop plans for system enhancements.Examine system data and implement enhancements to improve reliability and performance.Plan and manage system installations and upgrades for networks and servers (hardware and software).Propose, design, test, and install capabilities that are new to the environment.Assess the impact of system changes to the team and to the infrastructure.Provide written and in-person status to leadership.Oversee the development and maintenance of technical data such as rack elevations, installation instructions, and other as-built designs.Respond to system network, operations, and maintenance problems while off duty, on an on-call basis.Some local travel required (
Required Skills and Qualifications:To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.Must have experience providing analysis, root cause diagnosis, and troubleshooting for routers, switches, and firewalls.Must have experience with hardware/software from Cisco Systems.Must have experience with various vendor networking products (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).Must have experience providing direct assistance to users.Must possess strong analytic abilities and must be meticulous in their work.Must possess excellent written and communication skills.Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures.Must be a self-starter capable of working proficiently independently as well as within a team.Must be able to support limited instances of providing after-hours support for network administration, operations, and maintenance problems.Desired Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field and at least 8 years of related experience.Experience with KG-175 and/or KG255 configuration and deployment.Experience with Solarwinds or other similar network monitoring application, configuration, and monitoring tool.Experience with VMWare 7 or higher usage and network configuration.Experience with any or all of the following technologies: Cisco Nexus/Catalyst/ASA/ISR/XE, McAfee Sidewinder, PaloAlto, Juniper, IPSEC, NAT, SCP, TFTP.About Navstar:For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.Benefits at Navstar:Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employeeFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent CareGenerous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid LeaveEmployer Paid STD/LTDEmployer Paid Life Insurance401K plan and Employer MatchReferral and Opportunity Referral ProgramsProfessional Development AssistanceEOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledNavstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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TS/SCI with PolygraphWould you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.Role Description:The selected candidate will be responsible for router/switch/firewall configuration and security management of an environment that includes networking equipment from several different manufacturers, as well as Windows/Linux servers, databases, VMware, and security hardware & software. The network includes local and geographically dispersed LAN enclaves connected by WAN links. The selected individual will be part of a team that builds, maintains, and develops enhancements for a large, complex set of geographically dispersed Information Technology (IT) systems. She/he will plan and design network components/configurations to ensure that resources (hardware/software) are in place to enable the team to monitor and manage the IT system infrastructure and all processes and components related to these systems (both hardware and software). She/he will engineer solutions for expanding capacity, improving response time, and streamlining network operations throughout the internal and operational systems, will monitor and analyze mission-critical networks and servers, and will set up, manage, and maintain security management and application performance optimization functions across internal and customer systems.Additional Responsibilities Include:Provide network administration support for development, deployment, and problem identification and remediation of the enterprise network environment.Plan and implement IT/network enhancements and undertake project work.Monitor and correct network issues.Communicate with users and publish status of any system outages, as needed.Provide timely and professional support in response to calls and emails.Participate in the creation and ongoing maintenance of network documentation ensuring that clear, concise, and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution.Provide enterprise network support, working closely with the IT service provider teams to ensure customer requirements are considered and supported by the evolving LAN/WAN architecture.Provide technical assistance to companion work groups in support of overlapping projects and maintain good inter-departmental relations.Execute the process for managing information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites in accordance with the System Security Plans for these systems in order to rapidly and accurately identify and remediate IAVAs.Initiate IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, and execute monthly security scans.Provide analysis on existing network and server configurations and develop plans for system enhancements.Examine system data and implement enhancements to improve reliability and performance.Plan and manage system installations and upgrades for networks and servers (hardware and software).Propose, design, test, and install capabilities that are new to the environment.Assess the impact of system changes to the team and to the infrastructure.Provide written and in-person status to leadership.Oversee the development and maintenance of technical data such as rack elevations, installation instructions, and other as-built designs.Respond to system network, operations, and maintenance problems while off duty, on an on-call basis.Some local travel required (
Required Skills and Qualifications:To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.Must have experience providing analysis, root cause diagnosis, and troubleshooting for routers, switches, and firewalls.Must have experience with hardware/software from Cisco Systems.Must have experience with various vendor networking products (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).Must have experience providing direct assistance to users.Must possess strong analytic abilities and must be meticulous in their work.Must possess excellent written and communication skills.Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures.Must be a self-starter capable of working proficiently independently as well as within a team.Must be able to support limited instances of providing after-hours support for network administration, operations, and maintenance problems.Desired Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field and at least 8 years of related experience.Experience with KG-175 and/or KG255 configuration and deployment.Experience with Solarwinds or other similar network monitoring application, configuration, and monitoring tool.Experience with VMWare 7 or higher usage and network configuration.Experience with any or all of the following technologies: Cisco Nexus/Catalyst/ASA/ISR/XE, McAfee Sidewinder, PaloAlto, Juniper, IPSEC, NAT, SCP, TFTP.About Navstar:For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.Benefits at Navstar:Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employeeFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent CareGenerous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid LeaveEmployer Paid STD/LTDEmployer Paid Life Insurance401K plan and Employer MatchReferral and Opportunity Referral ProgramsProfessional Development AssistanceEOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledNavstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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