Senior Network Tool Engineer with Security Clearance

Requirements Senior Network Tool Engineer Chantilly, Virginia NewGen Technologies has an opening for a Senior Network Tool Engineer to support the Intelligence Sector. Requirements TS SCI CI Poly Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years. Required qualifications include the following: * Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
* Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.).
* Strong working knowledge and experience installing, upgrading, and maintaining software in a Linux (RHEL) environment.
* Intermediate scripting skills are required (Ex. Python).
* Effective analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
* Solid technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Desired: * Proven experience in network administration or engineering, with hands-on experience in configuring Cisco and/or Juniper routers and switches.
* Familiarity with YANG data modeling language.
* Experience with network automation and orchestration tools, specifically Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). The job duties are as follows: * Install, configure, and maintain Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) solutions and associated network infrastructure components, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and service deployment issues, leveraging NSO logs and monitoring tools to perform root cause analysis.
* Integrate NSO with various network devices, external systems, and APIs using protocols like NETCONF, RESTCONF, and JSON-RPC.
* Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Java, or other relevant languages to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
* Perform regular system maintenance, including software upgrades (NED upgrades), patching, security auditing, and configuration backups for network devices.
* Collaborate with network architects, software developers, and operations teams to define requirements and ensure seamless integration of new solutions.
* Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation related to installations, configurations, and network processes.