Lead Network Engineer

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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. The team seeks a full-time Lead Network Engineer to support the deployment, operation, and maintenance of IT systems in Classified lab environment. This is a role best suited for someone who has prior experience working as a classified Network Engineer. This is an on-premises position on our McLean, VA campus. Roles and Responsibilities: • MITRE’s Classified Infrastructure Services team (Special Programs) is looking for a Lead Network Engineer role that will be supporting many classified infrastructures as well as standalone environments. • This role will require knowledge of implementing and maintaining NIST 800-53 Security Controls / RMF compliance in each environment along with additional security lockdowns if required and ensure the accreditation is enforced and in compliance in all environments. • Provide guidance for hardware/software purchases when requested. • Work with project leads to ensure their environment compliant and meeting the requirements of the end-users. • The successful candidate will, in addition to providing top level technical support and vision, provide task leadership for a small team that supports both the infrastructures and manages end user issues. Basic Qualifications: • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. • Familiarity with scripting and automation tools, including batch scripts, PowerShell, automation with PDQ Inventory/Deploy, Ansible, Chef, or other similar tools • Experience with STIGs and system hardening through Group Policy and/or automation • Experience with VMware vCenter/vSphere, and VDI implementations using VMware Horizon • Experience with Cisco and Juniper Network Switches and devices • Experience with building, managing and patching Palo Alto firewalls. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Strong written and verbal communications skills • Demonstrated ability to develop effective technical and support documentation to include design & test plans, implementation plans, and automation plans using standard templates (where existing) or proposing & creating new templates where needed • Ability to review operational metrics and make analytic decisions/recommendations about operational infrastructure performance • Deploy all hardware/software configurations following established standards in a auditable method. • Active a DoD TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly within a year. • Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance • This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on site. Preferred Qualifications: • 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph Salary compensation range and midpoint: $158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. 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