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ManTech International Corporation

Network Systems Engineer

ManTech International Corporation, Stafford, Virginia, United States, 22554


Description & Requirements

ManTech is looking for a Network Systems Engineer to support our contract with Program Manager Ground Weapons Systems, Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel, in Quantico, VA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Brief leadership on the health of systems locally and throughout the enterprise to support the DoD Acquisitions process. Provide customers recommendations to increase performance and redundancy of current network configurations and recommendations for future upgrades. Assist customers with the development of network architectures, to include the use of various communication mediums for Line-of-Sight and Beyond-Line-of-Sight (ex. satellite communications (SATCOM) and radio communications). Update/Create documentation as needed (user guides, admin guides, knowledge base articles, FAQs, quick reference guides, network diagrams) Provide training to peer engineers as needed. Setting up IP schemas for multi-tenant environments Configuring physical and virtual switching, routing, and firewall protocols, ports, and services Interface with vendors to address problem escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance. Researches, evaluates, recommends, and provides quality assurance review and evaluation of new and existing networking products, technologies, and enhancements to support the DoD Acquisition Process. Plans and coordinates major computer network initiatives. Utilizes monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software, and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, gauge network performance, and trace data and protocol activity. Develops and executes disaster recovery and contingency plans for network software and hardware failures including isolated and major outages Minimum Qualifications:

DoD 8570 IAT II required. Must have and maintain at a minimum, an active Security+CE and associate level or higher Network Certification Bachelors Degree and at least 2 years of related experience. Additional 3 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of degree Related experience must include the following:

Working knowledge of the DoD Acquisition Process. Familiar with network monitoring software Working knowledge of network standards/protocols/security, hardware, and application virtualization Working knowledge of local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management Hands-on experience with network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, servers, transmission media, and related hardware. Hands-on experience with network systems design, development, testing, installation, operations, management, and maintenance concepts and methods Working knowledge of SATCOM antenna systems, radio communication systems, and their integration into network architectures and configurations Working knowledge and understanding of the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) architecture and Cursor on Target message format. Familiar with development and operational TAK use cases, including situational awareness, mission planning, and real-time collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of standard DoD and Marine Corps concepts, practices, and procedures Support to tactical SATCOM programs. Working knowledge of SATCOM ground station (hub) configurations Ability to evaluate proposals and Requests for Information Familiarity with Load Balancers (hardware and software) Cloud experience - AWS Preferred Juniper Operating System (JUNOS) and/or CISCO IOS Strong TCP/IP foundation, BGP, QoS, and Multicast Network Security Appliances to include Type1 encryption devices. Video Teleconference (VTC), Desktop VTC, and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) integration and management WAN technologies, protocols, and optimizers Clearance Requirements:

Active Secret Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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