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Description

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the IT, engineering, software development, logistics, and project management fields, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced GAIT Network Engineer

Clearance: An active DoD Secret Clearance is required for this role.

Role Overview

The GAIT Network Engineers will be responsible for mission planning, implementation, engineering, maintenance, and troubleshooting as required to support users requiring GAIT services. The Network Engineer must be knowledgeable in the tactical, worldwide global network from a planning, implementation, and troubleshooting perspective.

General Skillset

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Ability to give presentations and briefings
• In-depth knowledge of IP networking and processes

Specific Skillset

• Understand Linkway modem operations
• Knowledge of the PM Tactical Network (formerly PM WIN-T) architecture along with emerging technologies
• Be able to identify with all variations of the WIN-T network, configuration, and the implementation processes and procedures associated with each
• Ability to assess network outage or degradation remediation in a quick and resourceful manner
• Understand Raydyne FDMA, and NCW modem operations
• Setup, troubleshooting, and understanding of Linkway NCC operations
• Have a working knowledge of the below topics:

Voice

- Create trunks

- Build call managers

- Create route patterns

- Setup and operate the REDCOM

- Setup and operate the Voice Gateway Routers (VGR)

- Understand call setup and call traffic flow

Routing

- Load routers/switches IOS (CCNA R&S)

- Load configurations on router/switches

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network(DMVPN)

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Multicast

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand switch technologies

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Riverbed wide area network (WAN)accelerators

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand Policy Based Routing (PBR) and Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP)

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand MPLS Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN)

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand MPLS Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN)

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand various SP technologies ie; MVPN, LDP, MP-BGP)

Information Assurance (IA)

- Load IOSs on Cisco firewalls/IPSs

- Setup, troubleshoot, and configure Cisco firewall/IPS configurations

- Understand routing and traffic flows in the RHNs, and downrange assets

- Setup, troubleshoot, and configure Cisco Security Manager (CSM)

- Setup, troubleshoot, and configure Palo Alto virtual firewalls

- Setup, troubleshoot, and configure Palo Alto's Panorama firewall management tool

Communications Security

- Set up and operate KG-175A and KG-175D model TACLANEs and/or similar encryption devices

- Set up and operate KIV-7M

NetOps

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand the VMware vSphere 6.0 (VMware VCP-DCV)

- Setup, troubleshoot, and understand the various Netops applications, such as: SNMPc, Solarwinds ORION, Radius, and TACACS (Cisco ISE)

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Highschool or GED equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ and CCNA are preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant work experience

Build Your Career With Us

Linchpin Solutions' professional services organization is committed to delivering qualified candidates that meet or exceed clients' technical and management expectations. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, project management, and other key areas. We provide personnel that become valuable assets to the organizations they serve and contribute to the overall skill diversity and strength of the Linchpin Team.

Career Choices

Linchpin's success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing the company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Pay Transparency Statement:

Linchpin Solutions is committed to compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations. Final compensation for any position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant prior work experience
• Education and certifications
• Specific skills and competencies
• Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates
• Geographic location

While salary ranges may be provided for a position, these ranges are not a guarantee of final compensation, which may vary based on individual qualifications and the specific requirements of the contract.

Benefits:

In addition to competitive compensation, Linchpin Solutions offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave

Please note that the specific benefits and compensation details may vary depending on the employee's position, date of hire, and contract terms.

Cyber Security Message

Linchpin Solutions follows a specific recruiting practice to protect all candidates. We will never request any financial information immediately. Do not reveal confidential or sensitive information without ensuring the request is coming from Linchpin Solutions directly. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (443) 707-3070 if you suspect any type of social engineering attacks such as phishing, spear phishing, baiting or any other suspicious activity.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal-opportunity 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.