Network Engineer

Job Description

Garud is seeking a Network Engineer with Network Operations Center / Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC) skills and understanding to support a federal program management office (PMO) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the deployment and operation of technology and capabilities to keep our borders safe.

Understanding of circuit types and general bandwidth per type

Knowledge (understanding) of Network Topologies

Knowledge of various operating systems (Windoes and Linux)

Understanding of network device types, especially firewalls, routers, switches and Wide Area Network (WAN) Optimizer appliances

Ability to understand and assist with network design diagrams to better support the program and overall understanding of network activities

Good people skills to work with Enterprise Networks and Technology Support Directorate (ENTSD) and Field Support Directorate (FSD) technical staff to answer questions about the program needs and work through plan and work discussions to meet specific system needs

Understanding of Virtual Route Forwarding (VRF), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other network security capabilities available for potential system use

Understanding of system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements for a federal government system

Understanding of vulnerability scanning tools and activities necessary to resolve findings

Good people skills to work with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for the program to understand and resolve ongoing security findings for the system including creating and resolving Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) as needed

Understanding of penetration assessment activities (Blue Team/Red Team) for systems to act as a liaison with the ISSO to document, schedule and manage these engagements as needed

Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and their use to securely configure servers and workstations

Understanding of software patching and continuous monitoring concepts to work with the ISSO to ensure these activities are successfully implemented for the system components

Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support to programs and projects, ushering programs through their acquisition lifecycle from Program of Record (PoR) establishment to program awards, deployment, operation, and sustainment

Lead or support the development of engineering and project plans including but not limited to the following

Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plan

Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)

Integrate Master Schedule (IMS)

Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)

Briefings and artifacts in support of SELC technical review gates

IPT and work group charters

Lead or support the development of RFP packages including Statement of Objectives (SOO), Program Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operation (CONOPS), and Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs)

Evaluate contractor submittals including RFI responses, proposals, white papers, technology demonstration plans, and contract deliverables

Support the planning, execution, data collection, evaluation, and assessment of system acceptance tests, technical demonstrations, and other technology and/or systems evaluation efforts

Perform technology market research, trade studies, requirements analysis, other engineering investigations, and develop white papers and decision papers as required

Coordinate and track project activities and status and provide status reporting and recommendations to the customer

Skills & Abilities:

SENIOR LEVEL: 10+ years of relevant experience and a STEM BS degree or 5 years relevant experience and a MS degree in systems engineering or 13+ years of experience in Lieu of a degree.

Experience in providing full life cycle systems engineering support to large, complex programs

Familiar with DHS or DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)

Familiar with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework

Experienced in requirements analysis

Experience in developing engineering plans, trade studies, CONOPS documents, and decision papers

Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines

Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills

Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment

Individuals with good technology, network and security understanding and the soft skills to work with others to get technical things done correctly.

Education and Experience:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preferred but not required

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred but not required

Location:

Work will be conducted at client site in Washington, DC. Travel will be required for the position, all within the United States.

Salary:

Estimated range between $100,000 - $150,000.

Garud considers multiple factors determining final salary including contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.

Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements:

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens

Eligibility to acquire and maintain CBP BI.

Highly Preferred: Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI

About Garud:

Garud Technology Services, Inc. (Garud), is a Maryland-based, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), and a highly specialized provider of Technical and Professional services to organizations with demanding requirements. Our portfolio of customers includes the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Education (ED), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Transportation (DOT) and federal, state and local authorities tasked with developing and fielding cutting-edge technologies. Our team includes engineers, scientists and Subject Matter Experts with hard-to-find experience and qualifications, and we apply industry accepted quality processes that include CMMI-DEV (Level II Appraised). ISO-9001 & 14001:2015 and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 & 27001:2013 (Certified).

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Garud provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Full-time