Network Engineering Senior

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Athena Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Senior Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations in Doral, Florida. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining classified enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical Department of Defense operations. This role requires extensive experience with enterprise networking technologies, cybersecurity best practices, and classified network environments.

Plan, design, and maintain enterprise network connectivity across classified environments including SIPR, NIPR, and JWICS networks.

Ensure network devices remain operational, secure, and compliant with DISA STIG requirements.

Support enterprise service connections between networks, systems, and applications, including Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) and Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).

Monitor network performance and implement corrective actions to optimize availability and security.

Collaborate with ISSOs and Cybersecurity personnel supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.

Develop technical documentation, network diagrams, and engineering specifications.

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to network operations personnel.

Support network modernization efforts and technology refresh initiatives.

Perform network maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; 9+ years of professional IT experience with at least 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer.

Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, switching technologies, and network security principles.

Experience configuring and managing Cisco IOS, NX-OS, Cisco ASA Firewalls, and Cisco ISE.

Experience supporting classified network environments and implementing DISA STIGs.

Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Risk Management Framework (RMF).

S. Citizen.

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Experience supporting Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA).

Experience with automation and scripting tools for network management.

ITIL Foundation certification.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.

Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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