Network Engineer

InterImage, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with profit sharing and match

20 days PTO per year

Healthcare, dental, vision coverage

$50,000 Life insurance

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced network engineer to support the Intelligence Community customers in Fort Meade, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in network/system administration, proficiency in Linux, and expertise in Cisco networking. Responsibilities include analyzing and implementing engineering plans, debugging networks, and providing technical support. Candidates must have Security+ and CCNA certifications, along with a TS/SCI clearance. Comprehensive benefits include a 401K plan, healthcare, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with network or system administration.
• Experience with maintaining Linux systems like RHEL, Rocky, or Ubuntu.
• Experience with maintaining and administering Cisco network devices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement system and network engineering plans.
• Provide technical support for customer engagements.
• Debug and test networks, perform needs assessments.

Skills

Network or system administration experience

Linux (RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu)

Cisco networking switches administration

Cisco routers administration

Cisco FirePower Thread Defense firewalls

Software development infrastructure maintenance

Initiative and recommendations on infrastructures

Security+ Certification

Networking certification (CCNA)

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

VMware ESXi

Kubernetes

Docker

Windows 11

Oracle Hardware

Splunk

NESSUS

Jira

Redmine

Job description

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to: Analyze the planning, design, development, and implementation of system and network engineering plans for our Intelligence Community customers. Monitor all activities of the network facilities and ensure high quality data transmission. Provide technical support for all customer facing engagements/interactions, including receipt of specifications, design, test, and response to service requests. Debug and test networks, analyze technical projects, perform needs assessments, analyze and/or oversee cost and benefit estimates, presentations, negotiations, installations, problem resolutions, procurements, and multi-vendor product integration. Provide initial engineering and implementation support of networks to assure proper execution and provides resolution for system failures or degradations, as needed. Provide project management and documentation, as required. It is expected that the candidate will at times participate in, and / or facilitate stakeholder meetings as required.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with network or system administration
• Experience with Linux, including maintaining RHEL, Rocky or Ubuntu
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco networking switches
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco routers
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco FirePower Thread Defense firewalls
• Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting multiple environments and networks in a fast-paced and highly technical environment
• Ability to take initiative and make recommendations on existing infrastructures
• HS diploma or GED
• Security+ Certification and Networking certification, such as CCNA

Additional Qualifications (nice to haves)

• Experience maintaining VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines (VMs)
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Docker Compose
• Experience maintaining Network Appliance, such as Netapp for storage arrays or technologies
• Experience maintaining a Windows 11, and maintaining a Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy environment
• Experience with Oracle Hardware and Solaris OS, including x86 and SPARC
• Experience facilitating or implementing Information Security Best Practices, including security compliance initiatives such as patching, IAVA remediation, and POA&M development
• Experience with Splunk logging and NESSUS vulnerability scanning
• Experience with Kanban or Agile methodologies, and project management applications, such as Jira or Redmine
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Jira, Redmine, other project management applications

Clearance

TS/SCI clearance with FS polygraph is required.

Benefits

• 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay
• PTO: 20 days per year
• Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
• $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available

InterImage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. InterImage provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.