Network Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer III to oversee secure network architectures and lead projects across our DoD-focused MST division. You will mentor junior engineers, drive new technologies, and ensure reliable, secure connectivity across Azure, AWS, Windows, and Linux environments.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of related experience, with proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IDM/AD, and cloud configurations. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Experience substituting education with related experience up to 8 years.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience designing and managing network implementation projects in dynamic environments.
• Experience with IDM and Active Directory user/asset management.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Proficiency with IPS/network security policies and cloud (Azure, AWS).
• Experience with virtualization and HCI technologies.
• Familiarity with CMMC framework and related controls.
• Experience with networking diagnostic/monitoring tools.
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced teams.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, expand, and maintain secure network architectures.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and best practices within the team.
• Oversee development and enforcement of network security policies and procedures.
• Azure and AWS configuration and maintenance.
• Windows Server and Linux system configuration and maintenance.

Skills

Network engineering

Project management

Azure

AWS

Windows Server

Linux

Active Directory

IDM

TCP/IP DNS DHCP

Security policies

Cloud configurations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Hyper Converged Infrastructure

Job description

Remote or hybrid or in office

Southern Pines, NC

Hagerstown, MD

Full time

R0030849

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Network Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing network infrastructure projects and ensuring the reliability and security of the corporate network. This position requires extensive experience in network engineering, project management capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will act as a lead on various projects and mentor junior engineers.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, expand, and maintain secure network architectures

• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices within the engineering team

• Oversee the development and enforcement of network security policies and procedures

• Azure and AWS configuration and maintenance

• Windows Server and Linux operating system configuration and maintenance

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in a related field.

• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience is required.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• Strong knowledge of network protocols and services [e.g., Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)].

• Experience designing & managing network implementation projects in a dynamic fast paced environment.

• Experience with IDM (Identity Management) and Active Directory user and asset management

• Experience with deployment, configuration, and sustainment of Windows Server and Linux-based operating systems

• Proficient with deployment of solutions in Cloud Service Providers such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS

• Experience administering Hyper Converged Infrastructure / Virtualization Technology

• Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework and control implementation

• Experience configuring, implementing and leveraging computer security and networking diagnostic/monitoring tools

• Ability to rapidly work with minimal supervision on projects

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment

• Excellent organizational, documentation, communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to gain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CASP, GCIH, etc.)

• Professional industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, Cisco Certified Networking Professional, CompTia certification (Security+, Network+, Server+)

• Experience engineering zero trust networking solutions.

• Expertise in Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) WAN, Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), and emerging networking technologies.

• Experience in containerized software ecosystem: Docker, container deployment, Docker swarm, Docker security hardening (networking, monitoring, logging)

• Experience with scripting languages/tools (Bash, Python, Perl, Powershell)

• Experience working with Developers, DevOps, and Engineering teams in a dynamic environment to promote/implement the DevSecOps program throughout the organization

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs regularly.

• Work primarily at a computer for extended periods.

• Frequent use of hand/finger dexterity for computer work.

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• The ability to participate in afterhours on-call duties.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/ ) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.