Staff Network Engineer

KIHOMAC; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC seeks an experienced network engineer to design, architect, and maintain Ethernet and virtual networks across mission system networks. You will implement security best practices, develop scripts for device configuration, and collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliant, secure architectures.

The role requires 12+ years of professional experience, a Bachelor’s from an ABET-accredited program, and US citizenship. Master’s degree and Security+ are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering or science program required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Security+ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and maintain Ethernet or virtual networks including VLANs and SDN.
• Provide technical expertise to solve complex networking and software problems.
• Implement network security best practices including ACLs and firewalls.
• Monitor performance and optimize throughput for mission systems.
• Script configuration and data collection using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Maintain documentation and configuration control of network design and architecture.
• Support DoD cybersecurity directives and collaborate with cybersecurity personnel.
• Provide daily network engineering support with customer engineering staff.
• Onsite support with potential travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
• Communicate network architecture to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Security controls

Communication

Cybersecurity

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's

Master's degree preferred

Security+ certification preferred

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Network monitoring tools

Job description

• Design, architect, and maintain Ethernet or virtual networks not limited to network protocols, subnetting, Layer 2/3 switching, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing schemes, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), hypervisor management, load balancing, and Software Defined Networks (SDN) across mission system networks
• Provide technical expertise in solving complex networking and software engineering problems
• Implement network security best practices not limited to network segmentation, hardware/software firewalls, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and port security
• Monitor network performance, availability, and optimize throughput to support current mission system requirements and future needs
• Script utilizing languages such as Powershell, Bash, or Python for device configuration, data collection, monitoring, reporting, and file transfers
• Maintain documentation and configuration control of network design and architecture, to include troubleshooting actions and system behavior and resolving networking issues
• Support compliance with DoD Instructions and Directives governing cybersecurity of mission systems and IT environments
• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to implement security controls to mission system network architecture
• Provide continuous daily network engineering support with customer’s engineering personnel
• Support onsite to identify and resolve network issues related to mission with possible travel to support at CONUS/OCONUS locations
• Communicate network architecture to non-technical stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training (both required and desired):

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or science discipline from an ABET accredited program required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Security+ certification preferred

Experience:

• 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Secret Clearance or higher preferred
• If selected candidate does not have an active Clearance at level Secret or higher, one will be obtained upon hire

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary:

$120,000 - 135,000

This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.