Staff Network Engineer

Job description

- Design, architect, and maintain Ethernet or virtual networks not limited to network protocols, subnetting, Layer 2/3 switching, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing schemes, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), hypervisor management, load balancing, and Software Defined Networks (SDN) across mission system networks - Provide technical expertise in solving complex networking and software engineering problems - Implement network security best practices not limited to network segmentation, hardware/software firewalls, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and port security - Monitor network performance, availability, and optimize throughput to support current mission system requirements and future needs - Script utilizing languages such as Powershell, Bash, or Python for device configuration, data collection, monitoring, reporting, and file transfers - Maintain documentation and configuration control of network design and architecture, to include troubleshooting actions and system behavior and resolving networking issues - Support compliance with DoD Instructions and Directives governing cybersecurity of mission systems and IT environments - Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to implement security controls to mission system network architecture - Provide continuous daily network engineering support with customer’s engineering personnel - Support onsite to identify and resolve network issues related to mission with possible travel to support at CONUS/OCONUS locations - Communicate network architecture to non-technical stakeholders - Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training (both required and desired): - Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or science discipline from an ABET accredited program required - Master’s Degree preferred - Security+ certification preferred

Experience: - 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area

Security: - Must be a US citizen - Secret Clearance or higher preferred - If selected candidate does not have an active Clearance at level Secret or higher, one will be obtained upon hire

Physical Requirements: - Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms - Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk - Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) - Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development - Wellness Resources

Salary:  $120,000 - 135,000

This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.