Expert Network Engineer

Description

Markon is seeking an Expert Network Engineer to support an Intelligence Community client in Herndon, Virginia. The Network Engineer will work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing technical subject matter expertise in network engineering, telecommunications, and communications modeling. This position will design, integrate, deploy, and support secure enterprise and field communications environments encompassing voice, video, data, LAN/WAN, RF communications, and other network technologies. TRAVEL: The position may require up to 10% CONUS and 10% OCONUS travel, including travel to hazard areas as required. Travel requirements and duration are subject to customer mission needs. Responsibilities: * Provide network engineering and communications modeling subject matter expertise in support of U.S. Government missions. * Translate business requirements into telecommunications requirements, designs, and orders for LAN, MAN, WAN, voice, and video capabilities. * Develop complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies and technology layers across enterprise environments. * Incorporate INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements into network architectures and engineering solutions. * Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations. * Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities. * Organize and direct network installations and site surveys. * Assess and document existing site network configurations and user requirements. * Evaluate emerging network technologies and provide recommendations regarding integration into existing network infrastructure. * Develop network designs and configurations that account for performance characteristics, network interconnect points, and optimal network performance. * Provide engineering and design support for the development and deployment of communications systems. * Research existing technologies and apply COTS/GOTS solutions to develop se