Network Engineer

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) partners with prime contractors to provide professional services. Key service areas include Engineering Design and Documentation; Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and Field Installation; Integrated Logistics Support, Training Development and Delivery, Multimedia Support, and Technical System Support.

Network Engineer Job Description: Performs network design, development and troubleshooting, as well as system performance analysis and design.

Network Engineer Required Tasks:

• Responsible for network monitoring and maintenance, configuration management, network support and problem resolution, system performance analysis and evaluation, performance metrics analysis, and failure analysis on ASW program.
• Interfaces with customers, developers and support programs to ensure optimal flow of communications between subsystems.
• Expected to significantly contribute to the design and planning of network communications systems to include specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture on multiple programs.
• Perform evaluation and make recommendations on network hardware and software selections, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet tactical programmatic needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conduct performance and failover testing of network devices and their impact on system stability.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware/software interconnection and interfaces - such as firewalls, routers, switches, gateways, middleware, etc. and all OSI layer 1/2/3/4 functionality involved.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance capabilities of the network system performance and monitoring.

Network Engineer Required Skills:

• 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.

Network Engineer 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)
• Strong network troubleshooting and problem identification
• Familiarity with network device vendors such as Cisco, HP and Arista. Excellent technical, interpersonal, presentation, and problem management skills
• Familiarity with 1/10/25/40/100 Gig protocols, serial and satellite links, cable standards, and optical specifications/requirements.
• Familiarity with Linux, 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 VxLAN is a plus

Network Engineer Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with up to 3 years of professional experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain and keep a DoD Secret Clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen.

Travel: Minimal

Job: Full-Time Employee, 40 hours/week

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefit package.

Job Location: Manassas, VA (Relocation Assistance Available)

Start Date: Negotiable

Rate: Negotiable

Gromelski and Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you have reached our website in search of an employment opportunity or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Sarah Gromelski via email at info@e-gai.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.