Senior Engineer- Federal (AP2)
Herndon, VA

Job Description

CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) at http://www.centurylink.com is a global communications and IT services company focused on connecting its customers to the power of the digital world. CenturyLink offers network and data systems management, big data analytics, managed security services, hosting, cloud, and IT consulting services. The company provides broadband, voice, video, advanced data and managed network services over a robust 265,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 360,000-route-mile international transport network. Visit CenturyLink at http://www.centurylink.com/ for more information.

Job Description

Description:

* Serve as the network designer supporting Global Renew and Refresh (GRR) program


* Responsible for a full range of complex first article network designs encompassing multiple technologies that are in compliance with best engineering practices, standards, and guidelines


* Responsible for performing a full range of upgrades to the existing network architecture


* Develop robust standards, templates, and network documentation


* Utilize tools to analyze software and hardware equipment and formulate cost-effective solutions maximizing the use of industry standards and protocols, COTS network appliances and/or open-source software applications


* Work with stakeholders as well as technical and analytical counterparts to define constraints, develop requirements, create system requirement documents, and concept of operations documentation


* Analyze requirements as well as evaluate problems of workflow and organization to plan and develop appropriate corrective action.


* Produce network device scripts based on customer requirements


* Guide engineers and other staff in design or implementation of network solutions


* Conduct integration and testing of network hardware and software


* Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation


* Provide network-engineering and Type 1 cryptographic solutions to include designs, requirements gathering, testing, implementation, documentation and supportability


* Provide implementation support as necessary


* Provide fourth tier support, assisting with troubleshooting and resolving network issues


* Follow all customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies



Qualifications

Requirements:

* Active TS/SCI with Poly Required


* BS degree in a computer or system science discipline from an accredited college or university and ten (10) to fourteen (14) years of progressive, relevant experience, or an MS degree in a computer or system science discipline and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of progressive experience, or a Ph.D. degree in a computer or system science discipline and four (4) to seven (7) years of progressive experience


* Seven years of technical network related experience is required


* Demonstrated experience with network design and creating relevant network documentation


* Demonstrated advance level hands-on experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining network services, equipment and devices, such as Switches, Routers, Servers, Cables, Racks, and Firewalls


* In-depth understanding of the OSI 7 layer network communications model and core technologies, concepts, protocols, and applications such as: LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, SFTP, SSH, SNMP, VPNs, Ethernet, Frame Relay, Latency, QoS


* Demonstrated knowledge of Routing and Switching systems (Cisco or Juniper); understanding of Routing Protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP) and Gateway Redundancy Protocols (HSRP, VRRP, and GLRP)


* Demonstrated knowledge of common operating systems: Windows, Cisco IOS, UNIX, Linux


* Demonstrated knowledge of Information Assurance concepts, including both government and commercial encryption techniques (e.g. AES/DES), especially IPSec protocols such as IKE and ISAKMP.


* Experience applying rigorous System Engineering practice to requirement flow-down and Verification & Validation (V&V)


* Experience with Type 1 cryptographic equipment from both an engineering and policy perspective


* Demonstrated experience with written communication and presentation skills


* Certifications required : CCNA or CCDP



Desired Skills:

* Ten years of experience related to designing, installing, and troubleshooting networks.


* Relevant industry certifications or Network Specialist training highly desirable, such as: MCSE, CCNP, CCIE, CNE, JCIE, ITIL, ISO/IEC 20000, CCVP, CCSP, CCIP, CCDP, JNCIS/P


* Experience with government networks and secure communications desirable


* Experience with Peer Review and/or briefing the Network Engineering Review Board


* Experience with network performance optimization


* Demonstrated knowledge of Python language


* Good interpersonal and organizational skills.


* Self-starter and work well in a high performance team environment


* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, constantly changing environment


* Demonstrated experience taking initiative and working with little or no supervision



Alternate Location: US-Virginia-Herndon

Requisition # : 210429

This job may require successful completion of an online assessment. A brief description of the assessments can be viewed on our website at http://find.centurylink.jobs/testguides/

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