Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience (12 years total, with 4 years substituting for degree).
IAT level III certification as per DoD 8570.01-M required.
Strong understanding of networking architecture (Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Protocols).
Proficiency in configurations from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper.
Experience with Zero Trust activities and compliance requirements.
Technical experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar.
Responsibilities
Assist in all aspects of network management from design to implementation and maintenance.
Analyze network characteristics and troubleshoot issues.
Implement the Forward Networks tool for network inventory and vulnerability management.
Support Zero Trust Architecture capabilities.
Integrate network inventory with High Side network enterprise model.
Benefits
100% paid premiums for health, dental, and vision plans.
6% 401k contribution from the company, regardless of employee contribution.
11 standard holidays and 25 days of PTO.
Career counseling and individualized development plans.
Employee referral bonuses for successful hires.
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Sr. Network Engineer (Zero Trust & Forward Networks) to work in Linthicum Heights, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.
Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph
Description:
Provides assistance in all aspects of network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks; Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents; Implements communication system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment; Analyzes network characteristics (e.g. traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes and throughput), troubleshoots problems and recommends procurement of and/or modifications to network components.
Support the "Know your Network" Zero Trust Architecture Capabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for implementing the Forward Networks commercial tool to capture, organize, and maintain all Mission Island network inventory, network maps, and associated vulnerabilities plus help integrate the inventory with High Side network enterprise model.
Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
Twelve (12) years' experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Certifications: An IAT level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
Proficiency with understanding configurations from multiple vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, etc.
Experience with Zero Trust related activities (hardening systems, customer ZT compliance requirements)
Previous technical experience with system administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar
Ability to read and understand system configuration files to verify correct ingestion into Forward Networks
Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
Forward Networks/Redseal experience or comparable network modeling tool Networking certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent
We have all the PERKS! You are our most valuable resource - your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. We have you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.
Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
