Network Engineer with Security Clearance

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is seeking a talented Network Engineer to leverage their expertise in designing and implementing integrated, scalable on-premises platforms in support of our government customer in Chantilly, VA. Responsibilities As a Network Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to: * Collaborate with systems architects to design, implement, and optimize customer networks IAW ICD 503 * Design and deploy functional networks (e.g. LAN, WLAN, WAN) * Investigating and resolving operational problems. * Working on teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases * Plan and lead network projects for network installation and upgrade * Responsible for all network data transport (Layer 3 and below) and overall network traffic routing * Manage IP address space allocation and track IP address permanent assignments * Create and implement network security measures (access authentication, STIG implementation, etc.) * Design, configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls. * Monitor syslog events and implement changes to improve security posture. * Work with systems administrators, cyber security officers and CNDSP * Assist cyber security officers to collect and report information required during RMF A&A activities. * Conduct regular network performance tests. * Resolve escalated network support issues and document resolution * Research and analyze new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades for network Qualifications * Active TS/SCI Clearance w/current Polygraph required * U.S. Citizenship required for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining a clearance * Bachelors degree and 5-7 years of relavent networking experience * DoD 8140 IAT II Level certification (e.g. Security+ CE, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, CND, SSCP) * At least 5 years working with Juniper and Cisco routers and switches, firewalls deployment, configuration, and migration * Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms, services, architectures/ designs, and best practices Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $140,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status