Enterprise - Network Engineer - Cisco, ZT, Red Hat

Erias Ventures•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Erias Ventures is seeking a Network Engineer to support network management across design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of existing networks. The role involves analyzing designs, specifications, and related documents; implementing communication system requirements for a distributed software engineering environment; and evaluating network characteristics such as traffic connection time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput. The engineer will troubleshoot network problems and recommend procurement of or modifications to network components. The position supports “Know your Network” Zero Trust Architecture capabilities. The engineer will implement the Forward Networks commercial tool to capture, organize, and maintain Mission Island network inventory, network maps, and associated vulnerabilities, and help integrate that inventory with the High Side network enterprise model. The position may allow partial telework. A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance is required; candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance for this position.

Requirements

Twelve years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of network engineering experience in lieu of the degree.
Strong understanding of computer networking architecture, including firewalls, routers, switches, and protocols.
Proficiency understanding configurations from multiple vendors, such as Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper.
Experience with Zero Trust activities, including system hardening and customer Zero Trust compliance requirements.
Technical experience with system administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar.
Ability to read and understand system configuration files to verify correct ingestion into Forward Networks.
IAT Level 3 certification.
Current Top-Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph; government clearance sponsorship or nomination is not available.

Nice To Haves

Forward Networks, RedSeal, or comparable network modeling tool experience.
Networking certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assist with network management, including network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of existing networks.
Analyze network designs, specifications, and related documents.
Implement communication system requirements supporting the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment.
Analyze network characteristics, troubleshoot problems, and recommend procurement of or modifications to network components.
Support “Know your Network” Zero Trust Architecture capabilities.
Implement Forward Networks to capture, organize, and maintain Mission Island network inventory, network maps, and associated vulnerabilities.
Help integrate the Mission Island inventory with the High Side network enterprise model.

Benefits

Above-market hourly pay.
11% Roth or Traditional 401(k) with immediate vesting and deposit.
Spot bonuses for assisting with business development and company growth.
Professional development bonuses for certificates and degrees.
Company-subsidized medical coverage.
Company-paid vision and dental coverage.
Company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and group life insurance.
Monthly wellness reimbursement.
Paid time off with flexible work schedules and a birthday off.
Amazon Prime membership and monthly internet reimbursement.
Technology and productivity allowance for equipment and supplies.
Morale-building and company events.
Onboarding and annual swag.
Company-paid professional development and training.
Referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire.