Network Design & Support Engineer at The Judge Group Inc. in Lexington, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Location: Lexington, MA

Description:
Description:


The Judge Group has a new opportunity for a Network Design & Support Engineer. In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of computer networks that companies and organizations rely on. These networks typically include an intranet, extranet, local area network (LAN), and wide area network (WAN). Designs and plans network systems. Designing and developing the network for both LAN and WAN. Design, configure and deploy LAN and WAN network connections, hardware, software and communication links and services. Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific, detailed information for technology selection, implementation, and deployment, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network systems. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, proxies, load balancing, etc. Prepares appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions. Evaluates and reports on new network technologies, to enhance capabilities of the network. May require knowledge of network topography for cloud integration. May implement applications of machine to machine (M2M) communication to enhance the efficiency and security of the organization's operations.



Responsibilities:



•Design, implement and maintain a secure, robust and fault

tolerant network infrastructure.


•Monitor and update configurations to maintain STIG

compliance.


•Perform code, software and firmware updates as needed to

ensure network infrastructure is kept up to date with current versions.


•Research, develop and implement automation to support the

items noted above and enhance our network infrastructure.


•In collaboration with the CES infrastructure team, develop

and execute a plan to integrate classified cloud services with our existing

on-premise networks.


•Provide project support to internal teams where expertise

in classified networks is required.


•Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring and tasking to

members of the CES Network Team.


•Provide 1st tier support resolving Service Desk tickets.


•Maintain security documentation and network diagrams.



Requirements:



•Experience with Juniper network hardware


•Experience with Palo Alto firewalls


•Experience with General Dynamics type 1 encryptors and the

GEMOne management software


•Experience with network automation (preferably with

Ansible)


•Experience with cloud network integration (preferably

classified cloud)


•Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP and BGP

protocols.


•Strong understanding of DoD networks and STIG security

controls


•Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6

months


•Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and

disciplines quickly


•Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as

well as collaborate in team efforts


•Strong foundational skills in organizing and managing

technical projects


•Excellent customer service skills (verbal and written)


•Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or the equivalent

technical experience and certifications.




Nice to Have(s):



•Experience with the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection

(CCRI) process and maintaining an inspection ready environment.

Contact: zbossi@judge.com


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