Quantum Research International ยท 5 hours ago
NETWORK ENGINEER
Quantum Research International, Inc. provides services and products in various areas including cybersecurity and space operations. They are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures while ensuring compliance with government security policies.
Responsibilities
Configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment and related services for a Cisco environment
Design, configure and implement VPNs in a multi-vendor environment
Identify, diagnose, and resolve network problems
Monitor and maintain all levels of network security internally and externally
Assist in the creation and maintaining of comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks
Qualification
Required
Five years of technical experience in networking technologies and multiple aspects of telecommunications network architecture for private and commercially available applications
Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance is required for this role
Possess experience in network integration, network interoperability, network implementation, or network protocols
Must possess Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher
DoD 8570 IAT II (CompTIA Security + CE) or higher
Five years of experience with enterprise network design and sustainment, to include routing, switching, data center, and cloud technology areas. To include ability to design network topology
Excellent IP networking fundamentals and experience in the application and troubleshooting of IP protocols
Experience working within the parameters detailed via DISA STIGs
Understanding of the solution life cycle from inception to operation
Strong technical documentation skills both in written and diagram form
Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting in complex network environments
Experience with Cisco IOS
Ability to influence others and identify best solutions among many stakeholders
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to break down and communicate complex issues, ideas and solutions
Ability to establish and track metrics related to key performance objectives and service levels
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) (e.g., Cisco ACI, VMware NSX)
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) tuning and optimization
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
IPv6 deployment and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Understanding of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass)
Threat hunting & network forensics
Experience with firewall rule tuning & security hardening
Experience with NetFlow, sFlow, or IPFIX
Deep packet inspection (DPI) tools
Familiarity with Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools