Network System Engineer - Expert Level (Maryland)

$163,017 - $191,900/Yr

National Security Agency - Fort Meade, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Meade, MD

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking expert-level networking professionals to support its technical mission office. The role involves designing, developing, deploying, sustaining, and monitoring advanced network solutions across various communication networks worldwide. Candidates should possess a strong educational background and relevant experience in networking technologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support a technical mission office by providing expert-level networking solutions.
• Design, develop, deploy, sustain, and monitor state-of-the-art network solutions including WAN, CAN, LAN, DCN, and Satellite communications networks.
• Work with multi-vendor infrastructure platforms such as Cisco, Brocade, Juniper, and Arista.
• Implement network encryption devices and WAN accelerators.
• Utilize multi-vendor Layer 3 routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and others.
• Manage Virtual Private Networking technologies including MPLS, GRE, and IPsec.
• Engage with data center architectures and converged networks.
• Stay updated on current networking trends, particularly Software Defined Networks (SDN).
• Implement load balancing and Application Delivery Controller technologies.
• Design WAN architectures including Carrier Ethernet and Optical Fabrics.
• Utilize network monitoring tools such as NetFlow Tracker and Wireshark.
• Model networks using tools like RiverBed/OPNet and NetSim.
• Manage network boundaries with Next Generation Firewalls and VPN Concentrators.
• Implement Cross Domain Solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, 7 years with a Master's degree, or 5 years with a Doctoral degree.
• Experience in network or system administration.
• Additional experience in computer or information systems design, programming, or cybersecurity is preferred.
• Completion of military training in relevant areas may count towards experience requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Technical certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, SEC+.
• Experience in Network Security, Routing, and Switching.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Skills in Threat analysis and Cybersecurity.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous leave programs
• Paid personal fitness time
• Training and continuing education classes
• Health and life insurance
• Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Federal retirement plan