Systems Engineer SME

Highlights:

• Why Join Our Team: This role contributes to a thrilling mission at the FBI's CJIS, offering candidates the chance to learn from top industry professionals and develop valuable skills and expertise that can be beneficial across various fields.
• About the Team and Work Environment: The team at the FBI's CJIS includes both government employees and contract staff from various companies. This blend fosters collaboration and innovation, as each member brings unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
• What Makes This Position Unique: This position is unique because it allows you to work on a dynamic team engaged in high-visibility projects. You'll have the chance to learn from top professionals in the industry, enhancing your personal and professional growth.

• Skills You Will Acquire: If the candidate accepts this position, they will acquire skills in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), specifically tailored for a large government organization.

Typical Day:

A typical day entails working with a large team to operate and maintain the FBI's CJIS IT infrastructure using the SAFe methodology

Tasks:

• Apply Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) routing and switching principles to practical solutions.
• Perform multi-level troubleshooting and root-cause problem solving.
• Ability to configure, maintain, and upgrade LAN/WAN design and topology.
• Install/configure LAN/WAN hardware and maintain wiring closets and nomenclature.
• Manage Cisco and other hardware, including consumer-grade routers and switches.
• Monitor with standard network management and packet analysis tools.
• Plan, implement, and administer perimeter security and firewalling.
• Evaluate new technologies and make design recommendations for a more efficient and cost-effective network infrastructure.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience with firewall configuration and load balancing.
• Understand network protocols including TCP/IP, User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and other common protocols.
• Have expert knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)/Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) routing protocol.
• Understand all aspects of Virtual Private Network (VPN) design and configurations.
• Have expert knowledge of TCP/IP and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Have expert level troubleshooting and root-cause problem solving.
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, and SAFe.

Desired Qualification:

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure preferred.

Position Type Shift Information:

• 8:00am-4:30pm

US Citizenship: US citizenship required

Clearance: Current Top Secret Clearance Required

Location: Remote

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, and SAFe. (required)
Expert-level troubleshooting and root-cause problem solving. (required)
Expert knowledge of TCP/IP and troubleshooting connectivity issues (required)
Understanding of all aspects of Virtual Private Network (VPN) design and configurations (required)
Expert knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)/Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) routing protocol (required)
Understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and other common protocols. (required)
2 - 5 years: Experience with firewall configuration and load balancing. (required)