Job Abstract

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a talented Senior Network Engineer to leverage their expertise in designing and implementing integrated, scalable on-premise platforms in support of our government customer in Chantilly, VA.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will:

• Work within a well-established team of like-minded professionals to provide support to an important customer.
• Have a unique opportunity to learn various aspects of work and grow within the company. 
• Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of a Senior Network Engineer:

• Collaborate with systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks in accordance with ICD 503 guidelines and good practices 
• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN), to include installing and configuring networking hardware.
• Investigating and resolving operational problems.
• Working on teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer’s production IT environment.
• Plan and lead network projects for network installation and upgrade, including assigning milestone tasks to personnel and meeting customer deadlines for full implementation.
• Responsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and below) and overall network traffic routing on the LAN and WAN 
• Manage IP address space allocation and track IP address permanent assignments 
• Create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.) 
• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls.
• Monitor syslog events and implement changes to improve security posture. 
• Work with systems administrators, cyber security officers and CNDSP to manage and approve ports and protocols requests.  
• Assist cyber security officers on collecting and reporting information required during RMF A&A activities.
• Conduct regular network performance tests.
• Resolve escalated network support issues and document resolution in the ticketing system and other documentation as needed.
• Research and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades to improve existing communications network.

• Active TS/SCI Clearance w/Poly a MUST
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. One of the following: 
  • CCNA-Security
  • CySA+ 
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • Security+ CE
  • CND
  • SSCP
• At least 5+ years of experience in:
  • Working with Palo Alto
  • Working with Cisco Routers and Switches
  • Firewalls deployment, configuration, and migration 
  • Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms, services, architectures/ designs, and best practices

Who We Are:

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.  The hourly range for this position is $120K - 140K per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.  AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.