Unclassified - Huntsville, AL
posted about 2 months ago
9th Way Insignia is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically within the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of Information Security (OIS). This position is crucial for the implementation of the Heuristic Behavior Analytics (HBA) project, which is a key component of the VA's defensive security strategy. The HBA project aims to provide a comprehensive tool and sensor baseline that supports continuous heuristic analysis of behaviors to identify anomalies by establishing normal baselines of behavior and traffic patterns. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the deployment, tuning, and operation of the HBA solution, ensuring that it meets budget, schedule, and quality requirements. As the primary point of contact for the HBA technical baseline, the Network Engineer will lead day-to-day operations and maintenance (O&M) activities. This role requires a deep understanding of the VA's data, processes, policies, controls, infrastructure, and organizational landscape. The Network Engineer will also be responsible for planning, supporting, and evaluating complex existing network systems, making recommendations for resources needed to maintain or expand service levels. This position aligns with the Engineer 2 level at 9th Way Insignia, where the individual is expected to perform multiple engineering-related tasks with minimal direction, demonstrating strong technical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The Network Engineer will create network architectures that meet organizational needs, including LANs, WANs, and intranets, while providing regular reports on network status and performance to management. They will maintain detailed records of network configurations, changes, and performance metrics, and offer support to users and staff to ensure smooth network operations. Additionally, the engineer will implement and manage security tools, policies, and procedures to protect data and network integrity, ensuring system availability and reliability by monitoring network performance.