Network Engineer

*Come join our growing team with a 21st Century Vision! At KaylaTek, we understand that the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ. Our focus is not just on jobs, but on building and enhancing your career through ongoing professional development, training, and high quality of life. Our team members choose KaylaTek for a number of reasons including our competitive compensation and benefit packages, dedication to education, as well as our outstanding service. Our Grow Strong Vision encompasses a place for employees to grow, learn and feel a sense of belonging, not just a place to work.* **Employee Benefit Offerings** Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, FSA, 401(k) with company matching, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Professional Development Program, Military Leave Support, Referral bonuses and more! **Location:** Joint Base Anacosta-Bolling (JBAB), Washington DC - 100% on site (with ad-hoc telework) **Shift:** Core hours: 6 am - 6 pm; **Shift: 9 am - 5 pm (M-F)**; After hours support - Required (Duty phone will rotate between team members). **Certifications required:** - Requires a current 8140 IAT Level II (Intermediate or Advanced) certificate (Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) /Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security) **Security Clearance** - Active DOD Secret clearance **Essential Job Functions** - Monitor data or infrastructure system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues. - Identify issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary. - Troubleshoot problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate. - Initiate resolution as appropriate for enterprise level routers and switches. - Interface with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance. - Process Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI's) as directed by management. - Maintain required security posture on all network equipment in accordance with DoD and local command mandates and requirements, including updates, STIGs, IOS upgrades, and other basic network security requirements. - Support special projects and day-to-day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead - Support on-call rotation schedule **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5+ years of related experience, additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. - Currently possess an Active DoD Secret security clearance - Requires a current 8140 IAT Level II (Advanced) certificate (Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) /Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security) - Expert knowledge with LAN switching, including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP), Port Security, Spanning Tree, and Layer 2 and 3 switching configurations. - Expert knowledge with Layer 3 routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, etc.) and best practices on implementation. - Expert knowledge with L1/L2 network troubleshooting (Unclassified and Classified - Expert knowledge of DoD network and application security hardening requirements - Experienced with programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting encryption devices at network points of presence including management via GEM-X or other DoD management tools. - Experienced with DoD COMSEC management processes and procedures **Preferred Qualifications** - Experienced with Cisco ISE and Cisco DNA - Knowledge of Air Force, Pentagon, and/or AFNCR - Experienced working at the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. **MUST BE A US CITIZEN** *The above statements are intended to descri…