Akima · 1 month ago
Network Engineer – Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
Akima is a federal systems support contractor dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Alaska Native shareholders. The Network Engineer will contribute to the Command and Control Support System networks, focusing on the design, implementation, and maintenance of network technologies while ensuring compliance with security protocols.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include maintaining, installing, updating, and securing network environments, working with technologies such as Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Layer 2 and Access Layer Switches, Cisco ISE, Firepower, ACI, F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, SPLUNK, ACAS, and ServiceNow. The engineer assists in planning and executing network improvements and upgrades, providing essential documentation for project continuity and compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) validations
The role involves configuring and deploying network devices with minimal downtime, coordinating planning for authorized scheduled interruptions, and generating after-action reports detailing installations, faults, and troubleshooting efforts. Additionally, the engineer performs cable management, collaborates with developers to create workflows for Cisco-based assets in ServiceNow, and utilizes ACAS to monitor and secure network assets
Network Engineers are also responsible for maintaining network and personnel security within the environment, managing access control, processing service requests, and resolving trouble tickets. They maintain architectural and operational diagrams to assist in troubleshooting and the continuity of network operations and develop standard operating procedures to aid in the setup and troubleshooting of network devices
This position requires occasional after-hours and weekend work to support service outages. Monthly reporting to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)-appointed Technical Assistant (TA) is mandatory, including updates on tasks, projects, device security validations, and other critical metrics to ensure effective network management and operations continuity
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance
IAW DoDM 8410.03, must meet intermediate proficiency level
Must possess ONE of the following 8570 IAT-II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst), GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification), Security+ CE, SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
Must have a current Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification
Minimum High School Diploma/GED
At least 3 years of DoD network engineering experience or 5 years total network engineering experience
Must have experience managing Cisco Routers and Switches
Must have experience managing Cisco firewalls - Firepower
Must have experience managing Cisco ACI and ISE
Must have experience managing Palo Alto firewalls
Must have experience utilizing SPLUNK, ACAS, WhatUpGold
Must have experience managing F5
Must have experience supporting VMware NSX
Must be able to carry 40 pounds due to installations
Must be able to work occasional after-hours and weekend work to support service outages
Preferred
Experience using Microsoft Visio
Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Akima
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Providence Business News
2025-12-31
Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
2025-10-23
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