Network Engineer

Apriva • Phoenix, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be an experienced technical resource for the ongoing deployment of a Global CSfC solution. This role will be a Network Engineer 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. Expectations of this role are to implement, maintain, and optimize network, firewall, & 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.

Requirements

• 6+ 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 years of 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

Nice To Haves

• 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, Terraform, Python/Bash/PowerShell Scripting) and techniques for of provisioning, and operations of network devices is a plus
• Experience in Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) environments is a plus

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.

What This Job Offers

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