Senior Network Engineer

Altamira Technologies Corp.•McLean, VA

3d•$180,000 - $235,000

About The Position

Altamira Technologies is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to configure, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot a critical operational network. The role provides engineering support for data communications and related application requirements, as well as administrative support for installed systems and networks. The engineer plans and implements hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment to maintain or enhance organizational networks, evaluates vendor products and recommends purchases, and recommends and implements network policies and procedures while ensuring adherence to security procedures. The position is located in McLean, Virginia, or Chantilly, Virginia. The anticipated salary range is $180,000 to $235,000. Actual compensation depends on factors including position scope, relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, customer contractual requirements, security clearance requirements, and other legitimate business considerations.

Requirements

Must currently possess a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of related experience; additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of the TCP/IP model, routing, and switching.
Knowledge of multi-chassis groups, including Multi-Link Aggregation Domain or Switch Aggregation Groups.
Knowledge of Link Aggregation Control Protocol 802.3ad.
Knowledge of VLANs and VLAN trunking (802.1q and 802.3ac).
Knowledge of Network Time Protocol.
Troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of access control lists, firewalls, security zones, security policies, and network address translation.
Knowledge of load balancing, virtual servers, server pools, and health checks.

Responsibilities

Assist with installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance of network equipment, including switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues.
Document network configurations and diagrams.
Provide technical support to system operators.
Assist in implementing STIG compliance.
Plan and implement hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment to maintain or enhance organizational networks.
Evaluate vendor products and recommend purchases.
Recommend and implement network policies and procedures, and ensure adherence to security procedures.
Provide engineering support for data communications and related application requirements.
Provide administrative support for installed systems and networks.