Senior Network Engineer
Altamira Technologies Corp. · Chantilly, Virginia, United States · $180K–$225K/yr
Software Development · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical operational networks. They will also plan and implement hardware and software solutions while ensuring adherence to security policies and STIG compliance.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience. A TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph is strictly required for this position.
Full description
Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.
Position Location: Chantilly, VA
Position: Senior Network Engineer
Position Description:
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer responsible for configuration, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a critical operational network. Provides an engineering resource to support data communications and related applications requirements. Provides administrative support of installed systems/networks. Responsible for planning and implementing the necessary hardware, software and telecommunications equipment to maintain and/or enhance the organization’s networks. Evaluates vendor products and recommends purchases. Recommends and implements network policies and procedures and ensures adherence to security procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in installations, configurations, upgrades, and maintenance of network equipment (switches, firewalls, and load balancers)
- Monitor network performance and troubleshooting
- Document network configurations and diagrams
- Provide technical support to system operators
- Assist in implementing STIG compliance
Desired Knowledge and Skills:
- TCP/IP Model
- Routing
- Switching
- Multi-chassis groups - Multi-Link Aggregation Domain or Switch Aggregation Groups
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol 802.3ad
- VLANs and VLAN Trunking, (802.1q & 802.3ac)
- Network Time Protocol
- Troubleshooting
- Access Control Lists
- Firewalls
- Security Zone
- Security Policies
- Network Address Translation
- Troubleshooting
- Load Balancing
- Virtual Servers
- Server Pool
- Health Checks
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s in computer science or information technology, 10+ years of experience
- Master’s in computer science or information technology, 5+ years of experience
- Must currently possess a TS/SCI w/CI polygraph.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $180,000 to $225,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the scope of the position, relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, customer contractual requirements, security clearance requirements, and other legitimate business considerations.
