Network Engineer

Chenega Corporation - Wright Patter, OH

Full-time

Wright Patter, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Network Engineer at Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) will provide essential support services for maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of legacy and current IT systems for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing network performance. The position emphasizes professional development and offers opportunities for growth within a supportive corporate culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network systems, including hardware, COMSEC, software, and protocols.
• Minimize downtime and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Perform network and system troubleshooting to determine the root causes of user issues or problems.
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and TACLANE encryptors.
• Maintain network security from external/internal threats and vulnerabilities through compliance with DISA STIGs, ACAS Vulnerability Scans, and RMF Compliance.
• Maintain inventory control of networking equipment, COMSEC Keys, and TACLANEs, acting as COMSEC Responsible Officer as needed.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize network performance for maximum uptime and reliability.
• Utilize network monitoring tools to proactively identify and address potential problems.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Package and send unclassified and classified mail in accordance with government-mandated shipping procedures.
• Function as a courier for classified equipment and materials between buildings and potentially between locations as required.
• Support the answering of security controls as part of the Risk Management Framework to maintain information system authorization to operate.
• Author and maintain Policies, Processes, and Procedures within the organization's Strategic IT Management framework.
• Maintain a neat, secure, and orderly facility.
• Complete annual company and customer training requirements according to established policies and procedures.
• Record labor hours daily in an online corporate system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current CompTIA Network + OR a minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of network experience required.
• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, Fortinet, and VMware vSphere networking desired.
• Experience with TACLANE encryptors and GEM One desired.
• Experience with Microsoft VISIO desired.
• Current CompTIA Security+ OR DoD 8570 IAT II baseline certification required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Secret clearance required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with operating and maintaining IT systems in a DoD environment desired.
• Experience with operating and maintaining IT systems in a research or academic environment.
• Experience commensurate with DoD or AFRL Risk Management Framework (RMF) and hardening and operating IT systems accordingly.
• Experience with the application of the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience with data center-level hardware, including high-speed fiber optic-based networking and Storage Area Networks (SANs).
• Experience with helpdesk support of a highly technical, geographically distributed user base (scientists, engineers, and developers).
• Must be well organized, an effective communicator at multiple levels, and able to grasp system concepts and communicate their applications.
• Must be capable of quickly learning new systems and associated software applications for proficient execution of tasks.
• Must be capable of managing multiple tasks with time-related constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to schedule and prioritize work to accommodate customer needs while minimizing the impact on current projects.
• Ability to work with all departments to ensure network availability, security, and accessibility.
• Ability to self-start and work independently or as a team.
• Ability to manage an enterprise IT environment comprised of Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, Fortinet, and General Dynamics TACLANEs.
• Ability to manage VMware vSphere TCP/IP, iSCSI, and Fiber Channel networking.
• Ability to manage a virtualized data center across multiple security classification levels, including Top Secret.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Well-being programs.
• Flexible work choices to promote health and wellness.
• Supportive corporate culture that encourages individual recognition and growth.
• Opportunities for hands-on experience in a fast-changing business world.