Network Engineer

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k with generous matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the WDP System's network infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments. You will configure devices, implement SDN, enforce security controls, and optimize routing for high performance.

You will monitor performance, troubleshoot complex issues, automate configurations, participate in disaster recovery planning, and collaborate with IT teams to meet application requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the WDP System's network infrastructure in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Configure and manage network devices; implement SDN and security controls.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and automate configurations.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with IT teams to meet application requirements and stay current with best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter mindset

English proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CCNA

CCNP Security

GCED

GCIA

GSEC

Security+

Job description

The Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain the WDP System's network infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity within cloud and hybrid environments. They will configure and manage network devices, implement software-defined networking solutions, establish security controls such as firewalls and segmentation, and optimize routing and traffic flows for high performance. Responsibilities include monitoring network performance, troubleshooting complex issues, automating configurations, and maintaining detailed documentation. They will also conduct capacity planning, ensure compliance with security policies, participate in disaster recovery planning, and collaborate with IT teams to meet application requirements. Additionally, they will evaluate emerging networking technologies, contribute to IT infrastructure strategy, and stay current with best practices to enhance the network's reliability and security.

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification (for Junior/Journeyman roles)
• SecurityX / CASP+, CCNA, CCNP Security, CCSP, GCED, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, or GFACT (for Senior roles)
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
• Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $92,000 - $195,000.