Sr. Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

This position will be the senior technical resource for the daily operations and maintenance of a CSfC solution for a Federal Client in Sterling, VA. This role will be a Senior Network Engineer role that requires a strong operational background supporting network infrastructure hardware, VPN Solutions, Packet Filtering Firewalling techniques, Routing & Switch, troubleshooting. Technologies deployed within the solution include platforms such as Cisco FTD & ASA, Palo Alto Firewalls, Aruba vMC, VMware vSphere, Cisco Catalyst Switching platforms, and other logging, monitoring, and security solutions. This role will be supporting a host private cloud AI-enabled data center with a classified network.

Expectations of this role are to implement, maintain, and optimize existing network & VPN infrastructure. New installations, troubleshoot complex nested VPN connectivity, resolve network connectivity issues. The ideal candidate has the ability to support, manage, and maintain multiple network enclaves and elements, as well as design, optimize, and automate network operations. This role is 100% on-site with no flexibility to support remotely. The primary location of this support role will be Sterling, VA, and/or any other locations in the National Capital Region as required by the Prime Contractor.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Administration of network routers, switches, firewalls, VPN termination appliances (in both site-to-site and remote access).
• Plan and perform network level updates, and disaster recovery operations.
• Perform installation new capability integrations, and configuration of network segment with a security first approach.
• Perform testing and documentation to report systems status and support operations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network problems, and replace defective components when necessary
• Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future
• Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team of Software, Test, Server Engineers, and Operations staff
• Other duties as required in support of the customer's mission.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• 8+ years of network engineering experience supporting large scale global environments is required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT related discipline, or equivalent related technical experience is required
• An active SECRET Security Clearance is required
• Current Active IAT Level 2 Qualifying Cyber Security Certification (Sec+, CySA+, etc.) is required
• Networking Knowledge: VLANS, Access Control, Trunking, Static/Dynamic routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IPSec VPNs (Site-2-Site & Remote Access), PKI, DNS, SNMP, Packet Filtering, and Packet Analysis tools is required
• Excellent communications, (both written and verbal required) and organizational skills is required
• Ability to work 100% on-site in a dynamic & collaborative environment is required

Desired Qualifications/Skills

• Current Active Professional Networking/Security Certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet) is a plus
• Direct hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto IPS platforms and capabilities is a plus
• Knowledge of Automation strategies (Ansible) and techniques for of provisioning, and operations of network devices is a plus
• Experience in Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) environments is a plus

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for long periods of time throughout the day. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For a large percentage of the work week, it will be ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical business office environment. There is also work in a typical data center environment.

Apriva is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer