Network Engineer II
AMERICAN SYSTEMSHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility or an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
- 3+ years of experience in network engineering, focusing on CISCO environments.
- Current 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP).
- Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP routing protocols.
- Experience with VLAN configuration, spanning tree protocol (STP), and network segmentation.
- Skilled in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, or Cisco Prime.
- Familiarity with implementing and managing security protocols, including IPSec VPNs, access control lists (ACLs), and 802.1X authentication.
- Experience with Cisco IOS and NX-OS operating systems, including firmware upgrades and patch management.
- Knowledge of implementing Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and performance optimization.
- Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages such as Python or Ansible for task automation.
- Ability to support the integration of firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) into the network infrastructure.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in network management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, and insurance programs.
- Education and training assistance.
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of: Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. With approximately 1,600 employees across the United States, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is known for anticipating and responding rapidly to our customers’ present and future needs. Within the government sector, our focus is on Defense; Intelligence; Federal Law Enforcement; U.S. Outreach; and Healthcare. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named to the Top Workplaces USA list by Energage from 2021 - 2024. AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a nine-time Northern Virginia Family Service "Companies As Responsive Employers" (CARE) award winner; a Top 10 Employer - Military Friendly®; a Best of the Best Top Veteran Friendly Companies – U.S. Veterans Magazine; and a Virginia Values Veterans – Official V3 Certified Company.