Network Engineer

$117,100 - $185,100/Yr

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Richland, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richland, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) focuses on enhancing national security through advanced computer networks and cybersecurity infrastructure. The role involves working in a dynamic operational environment, applying engineering principles to design and develop computer networks, and contributing to the organization's mission of safeguarding critical infrastructures. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work independently while mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Work in an operational/production environment, focusing on monitoring, management, capacity planning, and compaction strategy.
• Coordinate project expectations among various stakeholders including project managers, analysts, and developers.
• Quickly understand and effectively apply new concepts in an evolving environment.
• Organize and coordinate work assignments to meet established timetables with minimal oversight.
• Serve as an established system administrator with a focus on innovative systems engineering.
• Apply engineering and technical principles to design and develop computer networks and cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Analyze, install, integrate, modify, and support systems, networks, software, and databases.
• Plan and conduct projects based on functional and operational requirements, potentially leading cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the local organization through mentorship of junior staff and operational assignments.

Requirements

• BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience, or MS/MA and 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD and 1 year of relevant experience, or AA and 14 years of relevant experience, or HS/GED and 16 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying theoretical/fundamental computer science concepts in the design, development, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of computer infrastructure and networks.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge or experience with BGP and OSPF networking protocols.
• Knowledge or experience with WAN and LAN connectivity (routers and switches).
• Knowledge or experience with Microsoft Visio and/or Draw.io for network diagram documentation.
• Knowledge or experience with Cisco ISE for authentication and authorization.
• Knowledge or experience with Cisco AnyConnect and IPSEC VPN.
• Experience with defense-in-depth cybersecurity implementations for air-gapped closed loop networks.
• Knowledge or experience working with Tenable/ACAS for compliance tracking.
• Active DoD TS and/or DOE Q Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Supplemental parental bonding leave
• Surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Fertility support
• Company funded pension plan
• 401k savings plan
• Up to 120 vacation hours per year
• Ten paid holidays per year.