Network Modeling Engineer

Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC) in Alexandria, VA is seeking a network modeling engineer with a strong background in network design, architecture, and topology. The role emphasizes modeling for both wired and wireless applications and requires familiarity with SDN concepts, security practices, and scripting.

You will work within a team to craft architectures for evolving network environments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network modeling, solid understanding of routing protocols,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in network modeling field/industry.
• Familiar with ground/spaceborne networks and related protocols.
• Strong knowledge of networking standards and current tech.
• Experience with Linux OS, scripting, and toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and assess new network architectures.
• Utilize latest network technology and tools.
• Model networks to provide performance metrics and analytics.

Skills

Network modeling

Network design

Network architecture

Network topology

Wireless networking theory

Python

Linux

Scripting languages

Ansible

Docker

Git

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

Nexus3

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Network Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Linux

Ansible

Docker

Confluence

Git

Jira

Jenkins

Nexus3

Job description

Position for an energetic quick learning, self-starting engineer who is highly adaptable to changes and is a team player. This job entails the use of networking tools to model unique networking architectures with a focus on analytics that provide metrics on network performance.

Responsibilities

The network modeling engineer will design, analyze and assess new network architectures, leveraging the latest network technology and tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Network modeling/simulation for wired and wireless network applications; including, network architecture and design with a direct application to ground and/or spaceborne networks.
• Familiarity with MANETs and related protocols is a plus (ex: IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, PPP, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with Software Defined Network architecture and service-based implementations.
• Familiarity with Traffic Engineering to include aspects such as prioritization, QOS, Class of Services to include L2 radio/router.
• Familiarity with Network Security Abstraction exampled by end-to-end crypto solutions such as HAIPE.
• Familiarity with software packaging. Capable of installing and configuring Linux and IOS as well as minor system/network administrative functions.
• Familiar with python and/or other scripting languages.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Network Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the network modeling field/industry.
• Resourceful, quick learner and the ability to be flexible to changing and dynamic requirements.
• Networking: Network design, Network Architecture, Network Topology, Wireless Networking theory and protocols. Network Modeling/Simulation, Network Modeling Tools expertise. Solid foundation in industry/standard network technologies, routers, switches, spanning tree, and routing protocols.
• Familiarity with networking standards and current network technology applications.
• Familiar with Linux OS, Linux system admin, Linux scripting, ansible and docker. Demonstrated understanding of Atlassian tools such as confluence, git, Jira, Jenkins, nexus3. Understanding of git and software development version control.
• Familiar with python and/or other scripting languages.