Lead Network Engineer / Admin with Security Clearance - Take2 Consulting : Job Details

Top Priorities:Cisco, Juniper, and Palo AltoLead 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. Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines, Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering.- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8570 IAT I-compliant certification- 5-10 years of progressive experience and responsibility in user-facing environments- Windows domain design and administration- Citrix VDI design and administration- Microsoft Exchange administration- Basic network device management (cisco)- Implementation and management of infrastructure/service monitoring and alerting- Familiarity with implementing and maintaining NIST 800-53 Security Controls / RMF compliance- Strong Interpersonal, leadership and presentation skills- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with hardware/software- Experience with creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all environments.- Manages the day-to-day operations of systems by monitoring system performance, configuration management, maintenance and repair for all areas.- Develop new strategies for classified environments- Install, configure and test software packages- Familiarity with IP telephony and video conferencing- SharePoint administration- Software license management- Virtualization Experience- Linux experience- Assist with hardware/software purchases Required Skills:- Active a DoD TS/SCI with full scope polygraph is required.- Familiarity with managing a Windows supporting services environment, including WSUS, Network Policy Server, Certificate Services- 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- 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 an automatable and auditable method.