Network Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Hagerstown, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Network Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing network infrastructure projects and ensuring the reliability and security of the corporate network. This position requires extensive experience in network engineering, project management capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will act as a lead on various projects and mentor junior engineers. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience is required. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and services [e.g., Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)].
• Experience designing & managing network implementation projects in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Experience with IDM (Identity Management) and Active Directory user and asset management
• Experience with deployment, configuration, and sustainment of Windows Server and Linux-based operating systems
• Proficient with deployment of solutions in Cloud Service Providers such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS
• Experience administering Hyper Converged Infrastructure / Virtualization Technology
• Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework and control implementation
• Experience configuring, implementing and leveraging computer security and networking diagnostic/monitoring tools
• Ability to rapidly work with minimal supervision on projects
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, documentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to gain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

• IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CASP, GCIH, etc.)
• Professional industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, Cisco Certified Networking Professional, CompTia certification (Security+, Network+, Server+)
• Experience engineering zero trust networking solutions.
• Expertise in Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) WAN, Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), and emerging networking technologies.
• Experience in containerized software ecosystem: Docker, container deployment, Docker swarm, Docker security hardening (networking, monitoring, logging)
• Experience with scripting languages/tools (Bash, Python, Perl, Powershell)
• Experience working with Developers, DevOps, and Engineering teams in a dynamic environment to promote/implement the DevSecOps program throughout the organization

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, expand, and maintain secure network architectures
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices within the engineering team
• Oversee the development and enforcement of network security policies and procedures
• Azure and AWS configuration and maintenance
• Windows Server and Linux operating system configuration and maintenance

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior