Principal Network Engineer- Hybrid

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.
At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.
ManTech is seeking a motivated, customer oriented Principal Network Engineer to join our team in Patuxent River, MD.
The position is Hybrid with the ability to work from home 2 days per week.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Designing network, VTC and workstation solutions while following established security guidelines and customer specifications Responsible for the overall integration of a total network (black and red) including the design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of a moderately sized and constantly growing network Creating and maintaining documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures Working with the other internal support teams to devise solutions for complex operational problems with the datacenter and CONUS sites Providing guidance and training for other IT professionals on the team Working with multiple vendors, subject matter experts, and service providers Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues related to a wide range of areas including: initially setting up, maintaining, or recovering customer sites, telecommunications circuits, routing and switching, Cisco VoIP, VTC, network encryption devices, firewalls, Cisco Security, network printers, etc.
Efficiently resolving escalated trouble tickets Ensuring the network environment has STIGs properly applied and implementing necessary security controls Participating on project teams responsible for a variety of engineering tasks Attention to detail, ability to work independently, organization/time management skills Basic Qualifications: Requires Bachelor’s degree in (Computer Science, Math or Engineering) or equivalent 8 Years general experience or 6 years specialized experience required Knowledge of or experience with networking, VoIP, VTC, data circuits (T1, T3, etc.
), security hardware (firewalls, IPS, etc.
), MS Windows client OS, MS Office including Visio, Word, and Excel, network encryption devices (General Dynamics TACLANE, Sectera, etc.
), and virtualization DoD 8570 IAT Level II required: Security+CE DoD 8570 Computing Environment certification in Cisco technology (CCNP level) required within 6 months Comfortable on the CLI Able to work independently and in groups while in a fast-paced work environment Valid US Driver’s License- and US Passport required Must be willing to travel within the U.
S.
up to 75% and requires infrequent 5-10% OCONUS travel Preferred Qualifications: CCNP Security or equivalent CISSP desired Cisco Collaboration certification a plus Cisco Data Center certification a plus Excellent written and verbal communication Security Clearance Requirements: US Citizenship and active TS clearance, investigation within 6 years.
Candidate must be open to random CI poly Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet.
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
May be asked to move Audio/Visual or Computer equipment.
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