Network Performance Engineer

Secunetics•Sterling, VA

About The Position

Secunetics provides network infrastructure intelligence services to government agencies and commercial clients. We work with our clients to help assess the performance of IT infrastructures, establish baselines, and identify opportunities for optimization/improvement. We are a focused team of enthusiastic colleagues working together on a diverse and challenging set of projects. We value creative, strategic thinkers with demonstrated interest and skills in optimizing network performance. We are looking for a Network Performance Engineer to interface with our team and our clients to help assess the performance of IT infrastructures, establish baselines, and identify opportunities for optimization/improvement. This is a highly visible, client-facing role. We value creative, strategic thinkers with demonstrated interest and skills in optimizing network performance. Who you are: You are a US Citizen and are able to be clearable to the TS level You are passionate and curious about technology You are committed to work with a like-minded team to learn and grow in your field of expertise You are a problem solver and able to analyze and breakdown complex issues You have an eye for detail and consistency You have strong communication skills that are used to solicit and incorporate feedback in your work You have a strong interest in infrastructure performance You enjoy interacting with clients to satisfy their goals and objectives

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
5+ years of system administration
Expert level experience in Microsoft Windows, Windows Server Family of Products, and Redhat Linux
Expert level knowledge of infrastructure protocols such as LDAP, SAML, OAuth 2.0, SSH, SFTP, SCP, SNMPv3, Netflow, SMTP.
Advanced level of experience automating data reporting or operational tasks with scripting languages (including Python and Bash).
Experience with CI/CD pipeline processes.
Solid understanding of other networking technologies (including TCP/IP, traffic analysis, TAPs, traffic brokers)
Excellent understanding of technology concepts such as SDLC, systems engineering, IT performance management, IT operations, operational monitoring, security monitoring, and KPI
Experience working with or integrating various enterprise management systems
Experienced leader of highly complex projects as part of a larger team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing
US Citizen and are able to be clearable to the TS level