IT Network Engineer

QTEC Aerospace is seeking an IT NETWORK ENGINEER to join our team of professionals in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry and government in support of a Missile Defense System (MDS) with a mission of protecting the United States and our allies. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, have a proven track record and a positive work ethic.

Job Summary

QTEC Aerospace is looking for highly capable and motivated individuals. The successful candidate will function as an integral member of a multi-contractor team providing program, engineering, and technical support to Missile Defense programs. The successful candidate will be part of the Platform and Infrastructure (P&I) information technology team.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Assist senior system administrators and government network subject matter experts with the management and sustainment of network components supporting associated support networks

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in a related discipline with at least 5 years of professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Candidate must meet minimum DOD 8570 IAT II certification requirements with any of the following certifications (e.g., Security +, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)

• Knowledge of network architecture, engineering, design, implementation, and testing
• Understanding of network communication protocols and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP) and IP network troubleshooting
• Basic knowledge of network testing methodologies using routers, switches, and firewalls
• Knowledge of TCP/IP behavior, network communications and routing protocols, network traffic analysis, and troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with network communication products, including routers, switches, firewalls, Domain Name Servers (DNS), and data encryption products
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare and brief presentations to the customer using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools as needed
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge, skill sets, or experience using protocol analyzers/sniffers (e.g., Wireshark)
• Experience in Network Management Systems (HP Network Node Manager, Solarwinds, and NAS/SAN technologies (NetApp or Gigastore)
• Certifications in the industry vendor Juniper or Cisco

Security Clearance

Candidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum DoD SECRET level security clearance.

Location

Huntsville, AL

It is the policy of QTEC, Inc. not to discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, disability, veteran status or any protected statuses and to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals within the company.