Internship Cisco Network Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA

ABOUT PRISM PRISM is devoted to modernization and innovation within the world of technology, security, and IT enterprise solutions. We are recognized for meeting performance requirements and exceeding customer expectations since 1994. Our culture is founded on relationships, opportunity, and success. Offering comprehensive benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, and 401K along with our people - first approach sustains our reputation as a premier employer. PRISM is seeking a Network Engineer to support mission-critical network operations from Layer 1 through Layer 3. The ideal candidate has Intelligence Community experience and expertise with Cisco Catalyst hardware. You will be responsible for diagnosing network issues using SNMP tools and protocol analyzers, managing TCP/IP connectivity, and maintaining the physical cable plant. Key duties include configuring Firepower firewalls, managing VPNs, and performing "rack and stack" tasks in a fast-paced, non-enterprise environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting the System Administrators as assigned by the Lead System Administrator. Assisting the Lead Network Engineer in developing and implementing IT/network plans Managing network operations using simple network management protocol (SNMP) network management tools. Diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems with network protocol capture/decode analyzers. Planning and building network from open system interconnect (OSI) Layer 1 through Layer 3. Managing TCP/IP internetworking connectivity to include addressing and subnetting. Monitoring network as defined in the network monitoring plan. Installing, configuring, updating and documenting the physical cable plant. Installing, configuring and managing networking hardware (switches, bridges, hubs, concentrators, transceivers). Installing, configuring and managing network security (firewalls, IP blocking). Configuring and managing virtual private networks (VPNs). REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (SKILLS/EDUCATION): Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or four (4) years equivalent experience as network engineer or network technician. Six (6) years' experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and other Cisco network hardware. Seven (7) year intelligence community experience as a network engineer or network administrator. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 3-5 years of HAND-ON network engineering experience in customer environment. Hands-on Cisco firewall experience (ASA/Firepower 5510, 5515X, FP4100's, etc…). Hands-on Cisco Catalyst switch experience (Nexus switch experience would be a HUGE plus). CCNP-level knowledge of Cisco networking (No requirement for certification, but understanding at this level is required). Familiarity with cabling types/standards (i.e., Single Mode vs. Multi Mode, LC connector vs. SC connector, Cat5/6/7, etc…). Good understanding of network link virtualization technologies (i.e., Ether-channel/Port-channel, Nexus virtual port-channels (vpcs). Willingness to perform layer 1 tasks as needed (pulling cable, racking/stacking, etc…). Strong troubleshooting skills. Strong project management experience (i.e., ability to manage projects through their full lifecycle in order to meet deadlines). Ability to use MS Visio to produce network diagrams. Must be able to survive and thrive in a non-enterprise, fast paced environment. Ability to create and present presentations and other ad-hoc technical briefings as necessary. Understanding of how mission enclaves communicate with Enterprise networks. Familiarity with Cisco Firewall Management Center to manage Firepower firewall. Experience with Cisco Nexus Ethernet switching platforms (Nexus 5500, 5600, 7700, and 9500). Experience with Cisco MDS Fibre Channel switching platforms (MDS 9000). Familiarity with Storage Area Networking (SAN) and Fibre Channel protocols and standards. Familiarity with Linux operating system. Familiarity with SolarWinds network management/monitoring tool. Familiarity with virtual appliances (switches, firewalls, etc…). Familiarity with JIRA. Experience working in a 'mission-like' environment (outside of Enterprise comms). AWS/Cloud familiarity. REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Ploy PRISM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.