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Network Edge Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton. Maintain operational and security capabilities of the VA's network gateways .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in configuring, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls. Proficient in network monitoring and management tools, with a strong focus on maintaining operational and security capabilities in a 24/7 environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Network Infrastructure ConfigurationFirewall Technologies (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)Remote Access VPN Solutions (Cisco AnyConnect, Palo Alto Prisma Access)Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, ScienceLogic, LogicMonitor)CCNA Security or CCNP Security Certification
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Hard Skills
Routing MaintenancePacket Capture and AnalysisCommand Line Interface ConfigurationSite-to-Site IPSec VPN SetupMulti-Area OSPF, BGP, MPLS Knowledge
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Network Monitoring ToolsTicketing SystemsCitrix Access GatewayNetScaler
Certifications & Qualifications
CCNA SecurityCCNP SecurityCCNACCNP
Industry Keywords
Network Operations Center (NOC)Enterprise Network InfrastructureTechnical DocumentationHelp Desk SupportGovernment Investigation Eligibility
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCitrixFirewallsSwitching
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain operational and security capabilities of the VA's network gateways
- Provide Tier II network engineering support to the VA Network Operations Center
- Respond to Help Desk escalations via phone, email, or the VA's ticketing system
- Maintain NOC processes and procedures and recommend improvements to the chain of command
- Maintain environment knowledge through diagrams, databases, and technical documentation
- Participate in technical reviews and recommend solutions or improvements
- Perform routing maintenance on network devices and services
- Collaborate with network architecture and engineering transition teams on projects moving into operations
- Check network status using dedicated monitoring tools and processes
- Assist with customer-reported connectivity issues
- Support 24/7/365 network edge operations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise firewall technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, or Fortinet
- Experience implementing and troubleshooting remote access VPN solutions such as Cisco AnyConnect, Palo Alto Prisma Access, or Citrix
- Experience with enterprise routing and switching protocols and technologies
- Experience using enterprise network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, ScienceLogic, or LogicMonitor
- Experience performing packet captures and analyzing network traffic to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues
- Experience configuring enterprise-grade network equipment via command line interface or GUI
- Experience with Citrix Access Gateway and NetScaler
- Public Trust
- Bachelor's degree in a CS field and 2+ years of experience with network engineering, or 5+ years of experience with network engineering in lieu of a degree
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client
- Nice If You Have: Experience with Cisco AnyConnect VPN or Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE)
- Experience setting up Site-to-Site IPSec VPNs utilizing Cisco Firewalls or Cisco Routers
- Experience using network management tools such as SolarWinds, NGenius, or RightIT NOW
- Experience with application-level protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, TLS, DNSSec, and SNMP
- Experience utilizing ticketing systems for tracking and reporting work
- Experience running network-level packet capture and analysis with troubleshooting efforts
- Knowledge of multi-area OSPF, BGP, and MPLS environments
- CCNA Security or CCNP Security Certification
- CCNA, Route or Switch, or CCNP Certification
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values
- Identity verification and fraud-prevention process
- Camera-on expectation during virtual meetings