Network Engineer III

snc; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SNC is seeking a Network Engineer III to oversee network infrastructure projects and ensure reliability and security of the corporate network. Lead on projects, mentor junior engineers, and implement best practices in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive network engineering experience, project management capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving across Windows, Linux, cloud, and on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 5+ years in network engineering.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and related protocols.
• Experience with IDM, Active Directory user/asset management.
• Security policy development and cloud services experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Network protocols

Active Directory / IDM

Cloud experience (Azure, AWS)

Security policy enforcement

Project leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Higher degree may substitute for experience

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Amazon AWS

Windows Server

Linux

Virtualization/HCi

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

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.

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 con