Castalia Systems
Network Engineer
Castalia Systems, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Job Type:
Full-TimeClearance:
Minimum Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityMust be a U.S. CitizenBenefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.Job SummaryCastalia Systems is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Castalia is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.Roles and ResponsibilitiesA qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:Collaborating with Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced network communications and cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable certain cybersecurity capabilities.Fully develop and configure solutions for networking devices to include firewalls, load balancers, routers, and switchesImplement firewall policies as requested by administrators from other teamsPerform break fix actions/O&M, to include being physically on-site as neededUpgrading and maintaining network device software for compliance and vulnerabilitiesSustainment of ISA networking architectureData center hardware management to include racking and de-racking hardware occasionally, as neededMonitors the status of the network and responds to issues/tickets requests that occur using network monitoring and performance toolsWork with engineering to developing high quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.
Required Qualifications:Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability8+ years of professional networking experienceTCP/IP networking, VPN encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management experienceIn-depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regards to Layer 2 functionality and protocol in a Cisco/Juniper environmentExperience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environmentMust have strong knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC VPN and firewall architectureMust have a strong knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols
Desired Skills:Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocolsExperience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplificationTechnical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniquesExperience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologiesExperience implementing firewall base policies using Juniper firewallsFamiliarity with AWS and/or Azure networking and connectivity to on-prem environments
Education Requirement:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related discipline is required.A Master's degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience.A PhD may substitute for four (4) years of experience.Ten (10) years of experience (for a total of eighteen (18) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.
Desired Certifications:Infrastructure-related certification preferred such as:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos)Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification
Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentMust be able to work first shift schedule
TravelMust be able to travel domestically
Company DescriptionCastalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.With our vast knowledge of our customers needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with a cutting edge technology so it's so evident when you compare us with anyone.DisclaimerCastalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.
Full-TimeClearance:
Minimum Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityMust be a U.S. CitizenBenefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.Job SummaryCastalia Systems is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Castalia is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.Roles and ResponsibilitiesA qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:Collaborating with Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced network communications and cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable certain cybersecurity capabilities.Fully develop and configure solutions for networking devices to include firewalls, load balancers, routers, and switchesImplement firewall policies as requested by administrators from other teamsPerform break fix actions/O&M, to include being physically on-site as neededUpgrading and maintaining network device software for compliance and vulnerabilitiesSustainment of ISA networking architectureData center hardware management to include racking and de-racking hardware occasionally, as neededMonitors the status of the network and responds to issues/tickets requests that occur using network monitoring and performance toolsWork with engineering to developing high quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.
Required Qualifications:Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability8+ years of professional networking experienceTCP/IP networking, VPN encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management experienceIn-depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regards to Layer 2 functionality and protocol in a Cisco/Juniper environmentExperience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environmentMust have strong knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC VPN and firewall architectureMust have a strong knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols
Desired Skills:Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocolsExperience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplificationTechnical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniquesExperience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologiesExperience implementing firewall base policies using Juniper firewallsFamiliarity with AWS and/or Azure networking and connectivity to on-prem environments
Education Requirement:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related discipline is required.A Master's degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience.A PhD may substitute for four (4) years of experience.Ten (10) years of experience (for a total of eighteen (18) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.
Desired Certifications:Infrastructure-related certification preferred such as:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos)Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification
Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentMust be able to work first shift schedule
TravelMust be able to travel domestically
Company DescriptionCastalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.With our vast knowledge of our customers needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with a cutting edge technology so it's so evident when you compare us with anyone.DisclaimerCastalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.