Senior Network Systems Engineer

Akima, LLC • Lorton, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Suvi, an Akima Company, is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support a mission-oriented law enforcement organization in the National Capital Region. The role is part of a team delivering scientific and engineering capabilities to organizations and operational users. It also involves leading or supporting initiatives that help the client and/or Suvi identify opportunities and maximize the value of new investigative technologies. The position is contingent upon contract award and funding; selected applicants cannot begin work until funding is confirmed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust and pass a DEA agency-specific background check.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a technical field.
• General experience in project management, problem solving, LAN knowledge, proxy servers, networking, network design and implementation, network troubleshooting, network hardware configuration, and network performance tuning.
• Proficiency with Windows Server, Active Directory, and network protocols including DNS, DHCP, TCP, UDP, SSH, and FTP.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Establish networking environments by designing system configurations, directing system installation, and defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Maximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades, and collaborating with network architects on network optimization.
• Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Active Directory as it applies to projects.
• Report network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information and managing projects.
• Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
• Complete related work needed to support information systems and the organization’s mission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) and other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Growth opportunities and retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed