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Noblis · 3 weeks ago

Network Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$133K/yr - $208K/yr

10+ years exp

Noblis is a company that tackles the nation's toughest problems and applies advanced solutions to critical missions. They are seeking a Network Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide expert leadership in designing, implementing, and managing sophisticated network systems, particularly in Top Secret environments.

Information TechnologyNational SecurityNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement advanced network systems and communications solutions optimized for Top Secret/SCI environments

Create and maintain comprehensive network security strategies for classified environments

Gather complex user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies while ensuring compliance with TS security controls

Develop and maintain extensive technical documentation, system requirements documents, and security requirements for classified networks

Lead troubleshooting and resolution efforts for sophisticated network issues involving various protocols, topologies, and networking hardware in classified domains

Provide expert guidance on network design, feasibility studies, and cost analysis for secure environments

Apply advanced technical and business experience to improve processes for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure within Top Secret facilities

Design, deploy, test, certify, and patch critical network components including switches, firewalls, and load balancers in classified environments

Address complex interoperability issues for all features, components, and application dependencies across classification boundaries

Provide technical leadership during Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities

Lead incident response for critical network issues within designated resolution timelines

Develop and implement network security controls specific to Top Secret classification requirements

Qualification

Network engineeringNetwork security strategiesNetwork protocolsSAFe Agile frameworkEnterprise network hardwareSecure VPN technologiesNetwork performance optimizationNetwork segmentation techniquesNetwork monitoring toolsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree with 10 years of experience OR Associate degree with 13 years of experience OR High School diploma with 16 years of experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering with at least 4 years working in Top Secret environments

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph

US Citizenship is required

Experience with SAFe Agile framework in classified environments

Comprehensive understanding of multi-enclave network environments with emphasis on Top Secret infrastructure

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure networks in classified government environments

Advanced proficiency with: Enterprise network hardware (Cisco, SonicWall) configuration in classified environments

Advanced implementation of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S) with security hardening

Advanced load balancer implementation and configuration for classified applications

Secure VPN technologies and encrypted tunneling for classified data transmission

Advanced network security principles and practices including zero-trust architecture

Enterprise network monitoring, analytics, and troubleshooting tools for classified networks

Network performance optimization while maintaining stringent security controls

Network segmentation and isolation techniques for classified domains

Advanced knowledge of IDS/IPS deployment and management

May require flexible scheduling to support critical operations in Top Secret environments

Must be able to respond to critical network incidents within designated resolution timelines (Critical: 8 hours, High: 24 hours, Medium: 48 hours, Low: 72 hours)