Contract Network Engineer Government Jobs in Reston, VA

• Location: Herndon, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #3597

Title: Data Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone's Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Network Engineer
Reston, VA
Position Overview:
We're looking for a skilled Network Engineer with virtualization experience to join our team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, implementing, and building our low-side network services that support the program. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of network architecture, networking protocols, virtualization technologies and security measures essential for maintaining high availability and performance in hybrid cloud environments and will collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services, optimizing network infrastructure to support application performance and reliability. You will troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, leveraging your expertise to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives. This position requires a proactive individual who can stay current with network industry trends and emerging technologies. We value collaboration and innovation, and we're excited to have someone who enjoys problem-solving and is eager to learn new technologies.
Responsibilities
• Design and implement a secure networking solution currently on-prem to a hybrid version built on AWS.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and other networking hardware.
• Ensure network security through effective management of firewalls and VPNs.
• Collaborate with the "in house" development teams to integrate new technologies into the existing network.
• Collaborate with ISSEs to establish best practices for network security.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues across the environment.
• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare documentation for network configurations and procedures.
• Conduct regular assessments, audits and scans of network systems to enhance security and performance.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and operational procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud & networking.
• Champion automated solutions for network monitoring and management.
Required Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with hybrid networks, commercial cloud platforms, or similar role, particularly in the Defense & Intelligence Communities.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.
• Strong knowledge of at least one of the providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc)
• Familiarity with networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VPNs, VPCs and firewall technologies, both on-prem and virtual.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
• TS/SCI
Desired Skills:
• Experience with network monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and SDN concepts.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.