Sr. Network Engineer
Location : Sterling, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: No
Job Description
Gridiron IT is looking for a Sr. Network Engineer experienced with router/switch/firewall configuration and security management of an environment that includes networking equipment from several different manufacturers, as well as Windows/Linux servers, databases, Citrix and security hardware & software. Your expertise will support a technical program driving the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) cloud platform that supports collection, management and analysis of digital engineering information in an architecture that provides seamless digital thread and enables tool interoperability, including data structures suitable for AI applications. You will plan and design network components/configurations to ensure that resources (hardware/software) are in place to enable the team to monitor and manage the IT system infrastructure and all processes and components related to these systems (both hardware and software). In addition, you will engineer solutions for expanding capacity, improving response time, and streamlining network operations throughout the internal and operational systems, will monitor and analyze mission critical networks and servers, and will set up, manage, and maintain security management and application performance optimization functions across internal and customer systems.
The program delivers engineering services for Linux and Windows cloud-based infrastructure as well as Cloud services, virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows. Our platform uses a mix of Open Source, Government-off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) software and targets cloud-native constructs. The environment offers a secure-by-default configuration, implementing an Infrastructure-as-Code approach, and governance policies. We value fast iteration and a customer-oriented approach while being mindful about security. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government customer community.
Responsibilities:
• Design, Construct, test and implement integrated network, hardware and software solutions, distributed computing solutions, and/or physical and logical communications networks for the organization.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to service requests and trouble tickets to include Move, Add, and change requests for the enterprise transport.
• Write and execute detailed network implementations such as topology and rack elevation diagrams.
• Provide technical consulting on high level network designs, platform sizing, infrastructure system design and the application of new technologies.
• Apply extensive industry and enterprise knowledge to identify and recommend integrated solutions, products and services to support the enterprise's accomplishments of business goals or technical needs.
• Provide network administration support for development, deployment, and problem identification and remediation of the enterprise network environment.
• Assess the impact of system changes to the team and to the infrastructure.
• Provide written and in-person status to leadership.
• Develop/engineer as part of an Agile scrum team
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
We are actively seeking candidates with a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field is required. Specific skills include the following:
• Possess a minimum of Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly (FS Poly works too)
• At a minimum, meet DoDD 8140 requirements (Security+ CE Certification)
• Experience engineering, implementing, and maintaining geographically dispersed unclassified and classified networks supporting 1,000 or more users.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Software Defined Networking (Cisco technologies preferred)
• Strong documentation skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
• 15 year’s experience engineering, implementing, and maintaining classified networks supporting 1,000 or more users.
• Experience designing, implementing and maintaining Citrix virtual infrastructure
• Experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Certifications: CCNP Enterprise or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued); passed Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (300-415 ENSDWI) Exam
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS/SCI and CI Polygraph.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $150,000 - $250,000/yr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.