Network Engineer

Applied Information Sciences • Linthicum Heights, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Information Sciences (AIS) is seeking a Network Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The project summary describes the position as a Cloud Network Automation Engineer supporting Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama servers across internet-connected and internet-disconnected networks and cloud service providers. The engineer will use automation to secure, patch, configure, and monitor infrastructure, investigate service disruptions, document root causes, and implement measures to prevent recurrence.

The role also calls for designing complex network and hybrid-cloud solutions, implementing security controls and disaster recovery and business continuity measures, automating infrastructure deployment, performing performance tuning and capacity planning, and driving quality and reliability. The engineer will collaborate across teams, mentor junior colleagues, communicate technical plans to stakeholders, provide strategic infrastructure recommendations, and manage vendor relationships. The posting identifies the initial career assignment as a Network Engineer and separately describes the role as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification; a copy must be attached to the Beeline submission.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience, master's degree and at least 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. and at least 3 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered.
• Expertise with Configuration as Code tooling; Ansible is preferred.
• Expertise managing Palo Alto firewalls in disconnected environments.
• Expertise with network requirements and configuration in regulated environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling; Terraform is preferred.
• Experience managing secure computing environments to comply with DISA STIGs and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience monitoring system uptime and performance with tools such as Splunk, Grafana, and SolarWinds.
• Experience producing detailed technical after-action reports with root-cause analysis after outages or security incidents.
• Familiarity with host-level networking, such as instance firewalls.
• Familiarity with source code management tools such as GitHub or GitLab.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
• Experience configuring regulated environments, preferably within Department of War agencies.
• Experience with Ansible for Configuration as Code.
• Experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Provision, manage, and support Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama servers across internet-connected and internet-disconnected networks and cloud service providers.
• Develop, use, and maintain Ansible playbooks to secure, patch, and configure Palo Alto appliances.
• Manage and configure connected services such as network adapters, storage, and firewalls.
• Deploy, configure, and support monitoring capabilities to detect anomalous conditions and service disruptions.
• Investigate service disruptions, provide root-cause analysis reports, and implement measures to prevent recurring issues.
• Design complex network and hybrid-cloud solutions and implement security controls, disaster recovery and business continuity measures, and automated infrastructure as code with deployment pipelines.
• Perform advanced performance tuning and capacity planning, solve complex issues, and design and deliver infrastructure solutions.
• Lead advanced automation initiatives, drive root-cause analysis, and enforce best practices and quality assurance for changes.
• Lead cross-functional efforts, mentor junior staff, facilitate knowledge transfer, and align stakeholders with technical plans.
• Provide strategic input on infrastructure initiatives, recommend advanced technologies, and manage vendor relationships.

Benefits

• Employee ownership and shared participation in company success.
• Access to resources, training, and mentorship for professional growth.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and employee voices.
• Mission-driven work supporting clients and communities.

What This Job Offers

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