Title: Network Architect
Location: Manassas, VA
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
Citizenship Requirement: Yes, US Citizenship
Req #: 4032
Salary: $130,000 to $150,000

This position requires candidates to have a current active DoD Secret Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Summary:

Craig Technologies has an opening for a Network Engineer supporting the work on the Submarine Command, Control, Communication Computers, Cyber-Defense & Intelligence contract supporting Systems Engineering & Intelligence. This work is located onsite in Manassas, Virginia and has a normal 9-10 work schedule. Ability to obtain a secret clearance is a requirement for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Network Integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards
Experience analyzing VLANs, spanning-tree, routing (static and dynamically implemented protocols), ACLs, IP addressing and subnetting
Knowledge of packet analysis tools such as Wireshark or Sniffers.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 + years of professional experience.
Strong communication skills and experience, verbal and written.
Must be able to obtain and keep a DoD Secret Clearance, must be a U.S. Citizen.

Desired Skills:
Network development and integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards including TCP/IP, HSRP/VRRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, RSTP (802.1w), MSTP (802.1s), DHCP, 802.1q tagging, multicast, PAgP or LACP (EtherChannel), QoS and Active-Active technologies (vPC and IRF)

Experience architecting and building complex super computing networks.

Strong network troubleshooting and problem identification
Familiarity with network device vendors such as Cisco and Arista
Familiarity with 1/10/25/40/100 Gig protocols, serial and satellite links, cable standards, and optical specifications/requirements.
Familiarity with Linux OS, SNMP, Python and Bash is a plus
Knowledge of TCP/UDP protocol packet format desirable
Knowledge of Software Define Networking using OVS is a plus
Knowledge of Kubernetes is a plus
Knowledge of VxLAN is a plus

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.