Job Description

With more than 80 years of experience engineering science and technology solutions to support national security, Alion supports clients with big ideas and real solutions.

Position Summary

Provide network engineering to manage, maintain, enhance and secure the network infrastructure and application components. Install, configure, and maintain network switches, routers, workstations, servers and other peripherals that support LAN/WAN activities. Optimize and fine tune performance and troubleshoots common to complex system and network problems. Develop instructions for and assist with installing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining networked systems. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and LAN/WAN problems. Resolve connectivity and interoperability issues between network components. Identify and determine corrective actions to be taken. Maintain configuration oversight of the systems and network components. Ensure components are functioning properly and that system backups are conducted to prevent loss of data. Install upgrades or modifications on customer workstations. Administer, create and delete user accounts, assigns and resets passwords

PRIMARY DUTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide maintenance and support of network components to ensure stability, usability, and security
• Provide Network Engineering expertise to lead, direct and recommend enhancements, corrections or updated configurations of networks and systems
• Maintain network configuration, perform network engineering; and advise and make recommendations on new equipment
• Prepare and update in-station system block diagrams, network maps; maintain network and facility configuration plans
• Manage, develop, maintain and support virtual environments and networks
• Provide SME support to setup and maintain multiple storage devices and technologies
• Provide technical advice and solutions for software, hardware, network connectivity, and network security, including protection devices like Firewalls and IDS/IPS technologies

Education and Experience:

BS in Computer Science or a related Field with five (5) years of experience or MS in Computer Science or related scientific/technical field with three (3) years of experience; or 10 years of experience and multiple industry standard certifications in network security related areas; Cyber certification qualifying for DODI 8570.1.m – IAT Level II or IASAE Level II

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Top Secret SCI – Willing to take Polygraph and comply with SAP Requirements
• Network Routing, Firewalls, Switches, Routers, SAN and NAS devices; Significant understanding of and practical experience with various Internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, BGP)

In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience

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