Position Overview

Openings: 3 total positions
Current Interest: 1 candidate for Fairfax position
Programs: ICECAT

Location-Specific Requirements

Fairfax, VA (2 Openings)

• Clearance: TS/SCI (ability to get CI Poly)
• Current Status: 1 candidate of interest

Fort Meade, MD (1 Opening)

• Clearance: TS/SCI w/FS Poly (Full Scope Polygraph)
• Current Status: 0 candidates of interest

Education & Experience

• Degree: BS in technical discipline highly preferred (not required)
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience
• Level: Senior-level candidates (not managers)
• Certifications: Security+ CE or higher required

Core Technical Requirements

Network Equipment

• Juniper: High preference and primary requirement
• Cisco: Acceptable but Juniper strongly preferred
• Enterprise Hardware: Experience with enterprise-grade equipment

Advanced Networking

• Multicast: Harder to find skill - provide specific implementation details
• Large-Scale Networks: Prior experience supporting global networks
• Network Design: Experience building/designing environments (not just monitoring)

Routing Protocols

• OSPF: Open Shortest Path First
• EIGRP: Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
• BGP: Border Gateway Protocol
• Protocol Optimization: Performance tuning and troubleshooting

Network Infrastructure

• LAN/WAN: Local and Wide Area Network design and management
• Firewalls: Implementation, configuration, and management
• Network Security: Security best practices and compliance
• Performance Optimization: Network performance analysis and improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Global Network Experience: Multi-site, international networks
• Network Automation: Scripting and automation tools
• Monitoring Tools: SNMP, network monitoring platforms
• Disaster Recovery: Network redundancy and failover planning
• Vendor Management: Working with network equipment vendors

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement large-scale network solutions
• Configure and manage Juniper network equipment
• Implement and maintain routing protocols
• Troubleshoot complex network issues
• Ensure network security and compliance
• Provide technical leadership on network projects

Compensation

• Benefits Package: 25% 401K + 25% IBA + 8 weeks PTO + 100% tuition reimbursement

Critical Requirements

• Juniper Expertise: Non-negotiable preference
• Large Network Experience: Must have global/enterprise-scale experience
• Design Experience: Must be hands-on designer, not just operations
• Security Clearance: Different requirements by location
• Multicast Experience: Highly valued - provide specific examples

Disqualifiers

• NOC Technician Background: Looking for architects/designers, not monitors
• Small Network Experience: Must have enterprise-scale experience
• Manager-Level: Seeking individual contributors, not managers