Mission Network Engineer: Virtualization & Security Expert

Markon; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon seeks a Network Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support a mission network for an IC client. You will develop and deploy scalable virtualization and infrastructure solutions, integrating systems, and ensuring cybersecurity best practices.

Requirements include a technical degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or a combination of more experience without a degree. Travel to CONUS sites is expected occasionally.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with FSP preferred (must be eligible)
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or
• Associate degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or
• No degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Recent hands-on Nutanix virtualization within 3 years
• Recent hands-on with AD/LDAP within 3 years
• Hands-on with load balancers within 3 years
• Experience implementing IT and cybersecurity best practices
• Strong HA understanding and deployment experience
• Excellent written/verbal communication and teamwork
• Willingness to travel CONUS as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable IT and network solutions for a mission environment
• Design and build virtualization platforms and infrastructure
• Address complex collaboration and data-protection requirements
• Integrate, test, and deploy systems into mission environments
• Manage full lifecycle of systems: build, deploy, maintain, sustain
• Monitor mission networks and troubleshoot issues
• Apply IT and cybersecurity best practices across environments
• Support highly available infrastructure and deployment concepts
• Travel infrequently as directed by client
• Share knowledge with engineers and team members
• Maintain up-to-date technical training and tradecraft

Skills

Nutanix virtualization

Active Directory

LDAP

Load balancers

IT security best practices

High availability

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

No degree, 10+ years of experience

Tools

Nutanix

Citrix ADC

Splunk/SIEM

Job description

Markon seeks a Network Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support a mission network for an IC client. You will develop and deploy scalable virtualization and infrastructure solutions, integrating systems, and ensuring cybersecurity best practices.

Requirements include a technical degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or a combination of more experience without a degree. Travel to CONUS sites is expected occasionally.