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Valiant Solutions is seeking a Top Secret Cleared Network Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! As a Network Engineer, you will together as a team to support transport and cybersecurity information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains. Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 12 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! Location: Onsite Springfield, VA. Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Degree and Years of Experience Required: BA/BS Degree (Additional experience may be considered instead of a degree) Required Experience • Typically, between Four (4) and Ten (10) years of related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques • DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant. • DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions. • Juniper, switches, routers, firewalls (MX, EX, SRX devices), and Cryptographic devices (KG-175G/X, KG-245A/X.) • Network analysis tools (HP/Microfocus Network Automation and Network Node Manager, Juniper Secure Analytics, Infoblox, Riverbed.) • Juniper firewall/VPN equipment (SRX series.) • Supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc.) • OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP L2/3VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU, FTP, Import/Export policies. Desired Experience • JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP (or equivalent) • ITIL v3 Foundations • ISC2 CISSP Responsibilities • Coordinates system maintenance, monitors and installs multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies. • Assists with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives. • Troubleshoots and resolves network media and components. • Evaluates and monitors health and performance of the network including hardware and management software. • Develops and maintains a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies. • Assists with development and execution of test plans and supports documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation. • Supports network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives. • Evaluates and reports on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network. • Evaluates and recommends changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices. • Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies. • Represents customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies. • Performs site surveys to new installations and technology refresh. • Installs, maintains and troubleshoots satellite communications equipment. • Develops and maintains network architecture diagrams. About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today. Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable law. Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

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Valiant Solutions is seeking a Top Secret Cleared Network Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!
As a Network Engineer, you will together as a team to support transport and cybersecurity information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains.
Location: Onsite Springfield, VA.
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
Degree and Years of Experience Required: BA/BS Degree (Additional experience may be considered instead of a degree)
Typically, between Four (4) and Ten (10) years of related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques
DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant.
DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
Juniper, switches, routers, firewalls (MX, EX, SRX devices), and Cryptographic devices (KG-175G/X, KG-245A/X.)
Network analysis tools (HP/Microfocus Network Automation and Network Node Manager, Juniper Secure Analytics, Infoblox, Riverbed.)
Juniper firewall/VPN equipment (SRX series.)
Supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc.)
OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP L2/3VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU, FTP, Import/Export policies.
Coordinates system maintenance, monitors and installs multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies.
Assists with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
Troubleshoots and resolves network media and components.
Evaluates and monitors health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.
Develops and maintains a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
Assists with development and execution of test plans and supports documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
Supports network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives.
Evaluates and reports on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network.
Evaluates and recommends changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices.

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JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP (or equivalent)
ITIL v3 Foundations

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