Network Engineer (TS/SCI + CI Poly) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description The DarkStar Group is seeking a Network Engineer with a TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program. THE PROJECT The DarkStar Group's team solves unique and challenging intelligence problems for a Special Operations customer. This work is as close to the mission as a technologist can get, so the environment is fast-paced: team members face rapidly-changing requirements and priorities as mission needs evolve. If you hate monotony and want to use your skills to have a direct impact on real-world operational success, this is the project for you. We are a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed cloud infrastructure (OpenStack) with a true big-data footprint (over 10 petabytes). Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems in support of special operations analysts and their on-going activities. Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our missions. The technical stack is quite robust and includes Java, Python, C#, C/C++, Geospatial tools, Big Data and Graph Products (Hadoop, MapReduce, Spark, ElasticSearch, Neo4j), Linux, OpenStack, AWS, Ansible, SQL/NoSQL, Text Processing, Cloud Services, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and more. Work on this program takes place in the Herndon, VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS clearance and a willingness to obtain a CI Poly: a current TS/SCI + CI Poly is preferred. THE ROLE Design, deploy, manage and ensure stability of the local/wide area (LAN/WAN) network infrastructure technologies to provide high availability, fault tolerance and scalability to effectively and efficiently support mission critical business systems
Demonstrate a high level of competence in LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching platforms, troubleshooting critical issues and coordinating implementation
Troubleshoot and resolve major network and system issues
Mentor and train engineers in key elements of networking systems and provide technical presentations to instruct coworkers and other production services support individuals
Research and identify technology opportunities and their applications
Test and validate all new hardware and connections for proper configuration and performance
Carry out other duties as needed
Required Skills Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Security+ CE
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)
System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
3-5 years' experience with network design and support
Expert understanding and application experience with BGP, RSVP, LDP, MPLS, and OSPF
Experience in fault isolation logic and techniques
Understanding of Ethernet Layer 2 protocols and technologies: VLANs, RSTP, MST
Solid understanding of TCP/IP (both IPv4/IPv6)
Extensive operational knowledge of Cisco, Brocade, and Juniper routers and switches
Desired Skills (Optional) Juniper Networks Certified Specialist - Enterprise (JNCIS-ENT)
Juniper Networks Certified Professional - Enterprise (JNCIP-ENT) About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: very strong salaries;
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
a generously-funded HSA;
an 8% 401(k) contribution; 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
a generous training budget;
$25,000 employee referral bonuses;
business development / growth incentives; and
top notch company swag.
We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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