Network Engineer

Take2 has proven experience bridging the intersection of technology and people solutions. As a proven, trusted provider for our Federal and commercial clients, we provide the right solutions, at the right time through trusted partnerships, customized to solve our client’s unique business challenges. Take2 invests time, discipline, and rigor into our technology and people solutions, as well as utilizes our proprietary People Cloud. Whether we are bridging the gap between IT talent and our customers’ business challenges, Take2 will work as a partner to best resolve client needs.

Take2 is hiring a Network Engineer. This position is located at the Fort Belvoir and requires a Top-Secret clearance.

Daily responsibilities:

• Support the engineering team with the installation, configuration, and testing and lifecycle management of networks and associated systems .
• Manage data and application backups, Information Systems disaster recovery efforts, and Information Systems vulnerability scanning and mitigation.
• Research technologies and strategies to achieve the highest level of network efficiency.
• Make recommendations for purchase and installation of cost-effective solutions.
• Implement DoD mandated network compliance and security configurations; Install and maintain security patches and DISA STIGS according to industry best practices.
• Create, maintain, and implement detailed technical documentation for standard systems operating procedures to be used across the enterprise.
• Provide input, response, and completion when applicable to Information Systems data-call audits.
• Provide updates and input on any agency overall to Information Systems efforts.

Technical requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience directly related to network engineering, administration and troubleshooting of LANs and WANs.
• Possess active DoD Top Secret security clearance, preferably with SCI eligibility.
• Experience with Network and system hardware installation, configuration and administration.
• Experience developing high traffic, highly scalable, redundant and secure data center networks.
• Experience in load balancing, Firewall design, traffic engineering, network redundancy, and disaster recovery.
• Advanced level understanding of Network Engineering and security considerations as they apply to load balancing and constrained delegation functionality.
• Solid understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP network models.
• Strong L2/L3 network engineering expertise, specifically using Cisco products; strong knowledge of TCPdump and packet capture and analysis.
• Experience in troubleshooting OSPF, BGP, VRRP, VLAN creation and port configuration; ability to troubleshoot complex router and switching issues.
• Experience securing applications and services using the F5 BigIP suite of toolsets, such as application policy management, local traffic management, and global server load balancing.

Nice to have:

• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5 CTS), F5 BIG-IP Administrator (F5 CA) or the F5 Certified Solution Expert (F5 CSE) certification.
• Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining VMWare environments.
• Palo Alto next generation firewall experience.
• Experience with Azure or AWS Cloud technology.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
• Exceptional Scripting skills (shell, iRule/TCL, LUA, Python.)

Take2 is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Take2 has proven experience bridging the intersection of technology and people solutions. As a proven, trusted provider for our Federal and commercial clients, we provide the right solutions, at the right time through trusted partnerships, customized to solve our client’s unique business challenges. Take2 invests time, discipline, and rigor into our technology and people solutions, as well as utilizes our proprietary People Cloud. Whether we are bridging the gap between IT talent and our customers’ business challenges, Take2 will work as a partner to best resolve client needs.

Take2 is hiring a Network Engineer. This position is located at the Fort Belvoir and requires a Top-Secret clearance.

Daily responsibilities:

• Support the engineering team with the installation, configuration, and testing and lifecycle management of networks and associated systems .
• Manage data and application backups, Information Systems disaster recovery efforts, and Information Systems vulnerability scanning and mitigation.
• Research technologies and strategies to achieve the highest level of network efficiency.
• Make recommendations for purchase and installation of cost-effective solutions.
• Implement DoD mandated network compliance and security configurations; Install and maintain security patches and DISA STIGS according to industry best practices.
• Create, maintain, and implement detailed technical documentation for standard systems operating procedures to be used across the enterprise.
• Provide input, response, and completion when applicable to Information Systems data-call audits.
• Provide updates and input on any agency overall to Information Systems efforts.

Technical requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience directly related to network engineering, administration and troubleshooting of LANs and WANs.
• Possess active DoD Top Secret security clearance, preferably with SCI eligibility.
• Experience with Network and system hardware installation, configuration and administration.
• Experience developing high traffic, highly scalable, redundant and secure data center networks.
• Experience in load balancing, Firewall design, traffic engineering, network redundancy, and disaster recovery.
• Advanced level understanding of Network Engineering and security considerations as they apply to load balancing and constrained delegation functionality.
• Solid understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP network models.
• Strong L2/L3 network engineering expertise, specifically using Cisco products; strong knowledge of TCPdump and packet capture and analysis.
• Experience in troubleshooting OSPF, BGP, VRRP, VLAN creation and port configuration; ability to troubleshoot complex router and switching issues.
• Experience securing applications and services using the F5 BigIP suite of toolsets, such as application policy management, local traffic management, and global server load balancing.

Nice to have:

• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5 CTS), F5 BIG-IP Administrator (F5 CA) or the F5 Certified Solution Expert (F5 CSE) certification.
• Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining VMWare environments.
• Palo Alto next generation firewall experience.
• Experience with Azure or AWS Cloud technology.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
• Exceptional Scripting skills (shell, iRule/TCL, LUA, Python.)

Take2 is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.