Network Planning Engineering - Cleared Contractor - L4

This job is with Encode, Inc a fully owned subsidiary of Lancesoft Job Title: Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 Cleanance: TS/SCI w/Poly Job Description: Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs, analyzes, plans, and modifies network components and/or software by translating customer requirements and objectives into final product design. Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. Prepares analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling. Essential Functions: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot secure network communications using IPSec and IKEv1/IKEv2 technologies. Administer and maintain Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (Client) environments. Implement and validate STIG compliance on network devices to support security and regulatory requirements. Perform vulnerability scanning review and remediation support using Nessus and ACAS tools. Deploy, configure, and support Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and ISR networking platforms. Develop and maintain network diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation using Visio Professional. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower (FPR) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewall solutions. Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers. Experience in configuring & hardening routers, switches, firewalls, non-standard OSI-Model like OTN, or Communications hardware with a strong OSI understanding and packet structure foundation. Implement system engineering solutions with network function that support system level requirements. Participate in inter-program working group and cross-technology initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges Create and maintain documentation for Network, QoS, Protocol and System level designs. Ability to take a technology manual for a new non-standard device and solve issues relating to hardware or software configuration to identify technical issues and resolutions. Experience working with classified and unclassfied cloud connectivity such as AWS or other government facilities. Experience in the configuration, implementation and troubleshooting complex problems for Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors). Identify areas of opportunity for cost reduction and network optimization. Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to think critically in high pressure environments. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience or In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. TS/SCI (SCI eligible) security clearance with CI Poly required. Security+ certification Preferred Additional Skills: Familiarization with wireshark, protocol analysis and quality of service architecture is strongly preferred. CCNP or equivalent vendor certification is preferred. Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks. Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP], HSRP and physical layer issues [Ethernet, Optical, TDM]). Experience with Agile development processes. Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications Enable Skills-Based Hiring No