Network Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Crofton (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

Disability Insurance (Short/Long)

Job summary

Ardalyst Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, deploy, monitor, and optimize complex enterprise networks across LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and data center environments. You will administer NETSCOUT nGeniusONE and Gigamon visibility fabrics to ensure high availability, security, and performance.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity and application teams, handle packet analysis, and contribute to capacity planning and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with NetScout nGeniusONE, InfiniStreamNG, and packet analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience with Gigamon Visibility Fabric, GigaVUE appliances, TAP deployment, and packet broker administration.
• Experience with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, or other enterprise networking platforms.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, QoS, multicast, routing, and switching technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting network and application performance issues using packet-level analysis.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and data center environments.
• Administer and support NETSCOUT nGeniusONE, InfiniStream appliances, TAPs, packet flow monitoring, and performance analytics platforms.
• Administer and support Gigamon visibility fabric solutions, TAPs, packet brokers, and traffic aggregation infrastructure.
• Monitor network health and performance, proactively identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze packet captures and network traffic to diagnose application, network, and infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to provide packet visibility and network telemetry for threat detection and incident response.
• Configure and maintain routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, and MPLS.
• Support network security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network access controls.
• Perform capacity planning, network optimization, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, operational procedures, and technical standards.
• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution activities.
• Provide support for cloud connectivity solutions including Azure and AWS networking services.
• Work closely with application, server, and security teams.

Skills

NetScout nGeniusONE

InfiniStreamNG

Gigamon Visibility Fabric

GigaVUE

Wireshark

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

MPLS

VPN

QoS

Security integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

NetScout nGeniusONE

InfiniStreamNG

Gigamon GigaVUE

TAP deployment

Packet Brokers

Wireshark

SolarWinds

ThousandEyes

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Azure Networking

AWS VPC Networking

Job description

Company Introduction:

At Ardalyst, our mission is clear: we specialize in delivering cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions that empower our clients to safeguard their businesses and gain a competitive edge. Our passion drives us forward—Ardalyst embodies our commitment as ardent catalysts for industry innovation. By challenging norms, sharing best practices, and approaching challenges with fresh perspectives, the Ardalyst team educates public and private institutions on optimizing workforces, processes, and technologies to thrive in an evolving landscape.

Fit for the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with expertise in network performance monitoring, packet visibility, and traffic analysis solutions, specifically leveraging NETSCOUT and Gigamon technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing network infrastructure while ensuring high availability, security, and performance.

Fit for the Culture:

Bootstrapper: You thrive on creating new initiatives rather than simply maintaining the status quo. You excel both independently and as part of a team, unafraid of failure and persistent in your pursuit of breakthroughs.

Innovator: Once you've built something, you're adept at systematizing and refining it to drive continuous improvement and scalability.

Geek: You're driven by a passion for details, constantly seeking new knowledge, and eager to share your expertise with others.

Fit for the Environment:

Speak Your Mind: Collaboration is central to our ethos, where we embrace diverse perspectives to foster innovative thinking. Ardalysts (that’s what we call ourselves) are empowered to contribute and solve challenges together.

Focus on Your Strengths: We prioritize understanding the unique strengths and weaknesses of each team member so you can excel at what you do best.

Grow with Us: Ardalysts value the encouragement to take calculated risks, drive progress, and develop skills—an aspect they cherish about working at Ardalyst, and one we're committed to maintaining.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and data center environments.


• Administer and support NETSCOUT nGeniusONE, InfiniStream appliances, TAPs, packet flow monitoring, and performance analytics platforms.


• Administer and support Gigamon visibility fabric solutions, TAPs, packet brokers, and traffic aggregation infrastructure.


• Monitor network health and performance, proactively identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions.


• Analyze packet captures and network traffic to diagnose application, network, and infrastructure issues.


• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to provide packet visibility and network telemetry for threat detection and incident response.


• Configure and maintain routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, and MPLS.


• Support network security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network access controls.


• Perform capacity planning, network optimization, and infrastructure upgrades.


• Develop and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, operational procedures, and technical standards.


• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution activities.


• Provide support for cloud connectivity solutions including Azure and AWS networking services.


• Work closely with application, server, and security teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.


• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.


• Hands-on experience with NetScout nGeniusONE, InfiniStreamNG, and packet analysis tools.


• Hands-on experience with Gigamon Visibility Fabric, GigaVUE appliances, TAP deployment, and packet broker administration.


• Experience with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, or other enterprise networking platforms.


• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, QoS, multicast, routing, and switching technologies.


• Experience troubleshooting network and application performance issues using packet-level analysis.


• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE).


• Gigamon Certified Professional (GCP) certification.


• NetScout technical certifications.


• Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP).


• Knowledge of automation tools such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform.


• Experience supporting large-scale data center or hybrid cloud environments.

Technical Skills:

• Network Technologies
  - TCP/IP, Routing & Switching
  - BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
  - MPLS, VPN, QoS
  - SD-WAN
  - Wireless Networking


• Monitoring & Visibility
  - NetScout nGeniusONE
  - InfiniStreamNG
  - Gigamon GigaVUE
  - Network TAPs
  - Packet Brokers
  - Wireshark
  - SolarWinds
  - ThousandEyes


• Security Technologies
  - Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet
  - IDS/IPS Solutions
  - DDoS Monitoring
  - Network Access Control (NAC)


• Cloud & Automation
  - Microsoft Azure Networking
  - AWS VPC Networking
  - Python
  - Ansible
  - Terraform

Desired Competencies:

• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills


• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities


• Experience working in mission-critical environments


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting


• Strong documentation and change management practices

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Holidays


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance


• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance


• Monetary assistance with training and certifications

AI Disclaimer

Integrity is important to us. Any use of AI in the interviewing process to misrepresent your knowledge or abilities is grounds for dismissal from consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardalyst Holdings, LLC and their operating companies are EOEs that empower employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.