Network Engineer Graduate Co-op New Cambridge, MA

MORSECORP, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

MORSE Corp in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Network Engineer Co-op to design and implement enterprise-wide network and security infrastructure across MORSE’s environment. You will work with our IT and Security team to ensure secure, reliable network systems and contribute to R&D for mission-critical aircraft networks.

The role requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance, and demonstrates experience with LAN/WAN, VPNs, and modern data center networking.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Working towards a MS in Network Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• Experience with designing, building, and monitoring LAN, MAN, WAN, internet, VPN, WiFi, data center network environments
• Practical experience and applied knowledge of routing protocols
• Strong understanding of modern data center network design, both internal data centers and cloud service provider environments
• Experience with deploying and managing load balancers and remote access VPNs and Next Gen Firewalls
• Experience testing or implementing Network Access Control solutions
• Layer 3 segmentation and advanced routing skills
• Significant experience with Aruba Wireless Environment, Fortigate Firewall, Extreme Networks and Cisco switching
• Demonstrable ability to break down and analyze network communications at the packet level
• Familiarity with cloud security solutions desired
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Coding and/or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform); experience with network automation processes and tools desired

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide network solutions, upgrades and changes with a strong focus on network security (implementing/firewalls, crafting firewall policies, developing trust zone models, building systems/apps into trust zones) withNIST 800-171 compliance in mind
• Drive network and security projects from planning to implementation to ensure successful delivery with strong communication, documentation, and organization
• Provide enhancements to our networks leveraging your expertise of switching, routing, and data flows
• Conduct related technical analysis & planning for deployment of evolving technology solutions, leveraging architecture standards and design guides
• Interface with stakeholders to gather requirements for new projects

Skills

Routing protocols

LAN/WAN design

Security engineering

Firewall management

Load balancers

VPN

Network analytics

Python scripting

Ansible

Terraform

Cloud security

Education

MS in Network Engineering or related field

Tools

Aruba Wireless

Fortigate Firewall

Extreme Networks

Cisco switching

Remote access VPNs

Network Access Control (NAC)

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

We are looking for a Network Engineer Co-op to work as part of the MORSE IT and Security team to design and implement network and security infrastructure across MORSE’s corporate environment, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our network systems, as well as contribute to R&D programs to design network infrastructure for mission-critical aircraft.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement enterprise-wide network solutions, upgrades and changes with a strong focus on network security (implementing/managing firewalls, crafting firewall policies, developing trust zone models, building systems/apps into trust zones) withNIST 800-171 compliance in mind

Drive network and security projects from planning to implementation to ensure successful delivery with strong communication, documentation, and organization

Provide enhancements to our networks leveraging your expertise of switching, routing, and data flows

Conduct related technical analysis & planning for deployment of evolving technology solutions, leveraging architecture standards and design guides

Interface with stakeholders to gather requirements for new projects

Qualifications:

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• Working towards a MS in Network Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Experience with designing, building, and monitoring LAN, MAN, WAN, internet, VPN, WiFi, data center network environments

Practical experience and applied knowledge of routing protocols

Strong understanding of modern data center network design, both internal data centers and cloud service provider environments

Experience with deploying and managing load balancers and remote access VPNs and Next Gen Firewalls

Experience testing or implementing Network Access Control solutions

Layer 3 segmentation and advanced routing skills

Significant experience with Aruba Wireless Environment, Fortigate Firewall, Extreme Networks and Cisco switching

Demonstrable ability to break down and analyze network communications at the packet level

Familiarity with cloud security solutions desired

Excellent communication and organization skills

Coding and/or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform); experience with network automation processes and tools desired

MORSE Corp’s pay range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Compensation

$28 - $37 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for our employees. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com .

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