Sr. Network Engineer

Applied Network Solutions Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. in Orlando, FL seeks a Sr. Network Engineer to plan, design, secure, and operate complex enterprise networks.

You will lead network design and implementation, coordinate with operations, and ensure safe, scalable, and compliant architectures for critical systems. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, extensive experience in routing, switching, and security, and the ability to brief designs and document detailed configurations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required.
• 16 years of combined work history and education (e.g., Doctorate+8, Master+10, Bachelor+12, Associate+14, HS+16).
• Must be compliant with DoD 8140 IAT Level 2.
• Experience in network engineering including Tier III+ network operations and/or design/implementation.
• Experience with Cisco, Brocade, and/or Juniper switches/routers.
• Proven experience implementing/troubleshooting routing protocols in production networks (OSPF, BGP, 802.1q).
• Understanding of DNS and of 802.1q trunking in CAN/LAN environments.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and document designs with diagrams and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain custom solutions.
• Brief designs to stakeholders and document configurations, cabling sheets, and BOMs.
• Provide technical expertise to Operations engineers and technicians for fault isolation.
• Develop secure network designs aligned with DISA STIGs and enterprise policies; obtain ATO for new devices.
• Schedule maintenance windows with minimal impact on data flows.
• Supervise (not manage) other network support specialists to plan and implement services.
• Develop and improve design processes and products for team efficiency.

Skills

Network engineering

Network design

Routing protocols

Switching protocols

DNS

Cisco/Juniper/Brocade knowledge

Documentation

Team supervision

Security/STIGs compliance

Job description

Description

Who we are:

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 25 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do:

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS:

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

ANS is seeking aSr. Network Engineerto join our team in Orlando, FL. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required
• Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.
• Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
• Experience specific to network engineering to include Tier III or higher network operations and/or network design and implementation.
• Working knowledge of Cisco, Brocade, and/or Juniper switches and routers
• Proven experience implementing and troubleshooting routing protocols in a production network, OSPF, BGP, 802.1q
• Understanding of DNS
• Proven experience implementing and troubleshooting standard switching and in a production network, understanding of 802.1q, trunking, experience in a CAN/LAN environment.
• Interpret customer requirements and apply industry standard design approaches for service delivery. Fully document designs with diagrams, bill of materials, cabling sheets, configurations, ability to brief designs
• Use our private test lab to evaluate new technologies and capabilities, test proposed changes to production networks, and recreate troubleshooting scenarios to support the production enterprise network.
• Schedule maintenance windows for migrating user connections from legacy to the modern infrastructure transition services with little to no impact on critical data flows.
• Provide technical expertise to Operations engineers and technicians, supporting fault isolation and resolution. Solve tough problems with innovative and scalable solutions.
• Develop secure network designs including configurations that align with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and enterprise policies. Obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) for new devices, software, and capabilities.
• Supervise (not manage) other network support specialists to plan, coordinate, and implement network services.
• Develop and improve design products, processes, and systems for our team to work efficiently and effectively.

Desired Qualifications

• Network engineering and design experience with MPLS WANs, network management tools applications, and firewalls.
• Expert knowledge of routing and switching protocols and the ability to demonstrate knowledge through briefings and documentation. Extensive BGP experience a plus.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent knowledge.

Benefits

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.