Network Engineer Level 3 with Security Clearance

Network Engineer - Level 3 This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. Cherokee Preting is seeking a Network Engineer to support our government client.

Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Network Engineer - Level 3: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Network Engineer - Level 3 Responsibilities Include:

• Analyzes user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop network requirements specifications
• Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies
• Analyzes network requirements and capacity and leads design and development activities
• Provides technical leadership for the integration of network requirements, design, and technology
• Incorporates new network plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations
• Develops network architecture and network design documentation
• Guides network development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of network engineering management plans and network integration and test plans
• Design and perform integration of new technologies into local and wide area networks
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution of complex network problems
• Manage the transition and migration of networks and development of network addressing schemes
• Interacts with the Government regarding Network Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts
• Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Network Engineering area of responsibility
• Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned Network Engineer - Level 3 Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
• Current Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible and willingness to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Must meet one of the following:
• High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of relevant experience
• Associate's degree and 8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• PhD and 2 years of relevant experience
• Current IAT II Compliant Certification
• Thorough knowledge of DoD Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) and Intelligence Community (IC) standards, processes, and major programs
• Knowledge of DoD and IC Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), and tactical communications
• Knowledge of major intelligence databases, data needs, and web-based services
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company Information: Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses.

As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI-SM1 #IntelCareers Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.