Network Engineer (SME)
KDA Consulting is a Disabled Veteran, Woman-Owned, Certified Disadvantaged Small Business, comprised of a diverse team of professionals driven to tackle the demanding National Defense and Intelligence challenges through IT solutions. We emphasize teamwork and focus on achieving goals to complete deliverables efficiently, on-time, and under budget.
We are currently seeking a Network Engineer- SME level to join our team.
Primary Job Duties:
- Network Engineer with a minimum of 16 years' experience.
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
- Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions.
- Proven SME level experience as a CISCO Network Engineer with a focus on Network Security
- Strong proficiency with NAC platforms
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model
- Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Knowledge of NAC management software such as Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) is high desired
- Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, REDHAT Certified Architect (RHCA), or similar industry certifications are preferred
- Demonstrated experience with Network Access Controls (NAC), CISCO profiling ISE
- Experience with Linux Operating Systems (OS) and Python scripting
- Experience with a wide variety of network technologies and solutions architectures is a plus
- Broad understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in the networking field
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
- Cloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience (extending on premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle and Google)
- Strong proficiency with Network Access Control (NAC) platforms is a plus
Job Requirements
• Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly U.S. Government Security is required
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Sixteen (16) years of relevant professional work experience
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to network and establish professional relationships
• Ability to prioritize, demonstrated strong organizational skills, and ability to meet or exceed deadlines
Physical Demands: Position will require frequent sitting, standing, and/or mobility within an office setting. Employee must be able to use hands to complete work at a workstation/computer, be able to reach, type and manipulate with hands, fingers, and arms; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; talk, see and hear.
Work Environment: Work is performed on client site in a professional office environment with moderate stress and noise levels. Position requires employee to effectively use a computer, potentially for long periods of time, and to accommodate potentially frequent interruptions. Candidate should be both customer-focused and present a team approach to overall work.
Schedule: Business core hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Standard work hours may vary for this position based upon contract requirements. Position will be located onsite at a customer facility.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): KDA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, KDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in the hiring process. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our hiring team by phone at 571-384-5432 (x800). For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, KDA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.
EEOC: KDA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Join KDA Consulting as a Network Engineer (SME) and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to solving the challenges of National Defense and Intelligence through innovative IT solutions. With over 16 years of experience required, this role is perfect for seasoned professionals ready to turn complex customer requirements into seamless enterprise network solutions. Your expertise as a CISCO Network Engineer with a strong emphasis on Network Security will be put to good use as you design and manage advanced network systems. You’ll be collaborating with a diverse team that values teamwork and focuses on delivering projects efficiently, on-time, and below budget. Excellent communication skills are a must. Whether you’re independently tackling tasks or working in a collaborative environment, you will find fulfillment in your ability to prioritize tasks expertly and build professional relationships. If you have additional skills in NAC management and network protocols, along with an eagerness to work with cutting-edge technologies, this position might just be the perfect fit for you. We encourage individuals with a flexible approach to help achieve our goals and maintain our commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and feel you have what it takes, we’d love to see you apply and join our mission to elevate the standards of IT solutions!
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