Network Engineer

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 is seeking a Network Engineer to support an Intelligence Community client in Chantilly, Virginia. This position will develop, engineer, integrate, and deploy technical solutions within a dedicated mission network, working as part of a small, mission-focused team of network and systems engineers. The Network Engineer will focus on scalable virtualization and infrastructure solutions, systems integration, lifecycle management, network monitoring, and solving complex collaboration and data-protection challenges.

NOTE: This position requires infrequent CONUS travel to various sites, as directed by the client.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, scalable IT and network solutions within a dedicated mission environment.
• Design and build virtualization platforms and associated infrastructure systems.
• Engineer technical solutions addressing complex collaboration and data-protection requirements.
• Integrate, test, and deploy systems into mission environments.
• Perform full lifecycle management of systems, including building, deployment, maintenance, and sustainment.
• Monitor mission networks and identify technical or operational issues.
• Implement IT and cybersecurity best practices across network and systems environments.
• Support highly available infrastructure and apply appropriate deployment and implementation concepts.
• Analyze complex technical situations, determine appropriate courses of action, and respond effectivey when problems arise.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a small team of network and systems engineers.
• Maintain current technical training and tradecraft as technologies and mission requirements evolve.
• Share technical knowledge and expertise with other engineers and team members.

Qualifications

Required:

• An active TS/SCI with an FSP (Preferably from this client) is required to be considered.
• Bachelor's degree related to the technical discipline and at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience; OR
• No degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with Nutanix virtualization technologies.
• Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with directory services technologies such as Active Directory and LDAP.
• Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with network and application load balancers.
• Hands-on experience implementing IT and cybersecurity best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of high-availability technologies and associated implementation and deployment concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical environments.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness and ability to travel on an infrequent, as-needed basis, primarily CONUS.

Desired:

• Experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining sensitive networks.
• Experience supporting web-hosting platforms such as Microsoft IIS, Apache, and Tomcat.
• Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Citrix Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Experience with SIEM and security analytics technologies, such as Splunk, packet capture (PCAP), and NetFlow.

Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon val