Sr. Network Engineer

Abacus Technology • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to provide support for the network infrastructure for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in network administration or engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Able to establish and maintain network performance by building network configurations and connections, troubleshooting network problems, and programming routers, switches and firewalls.
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Able to manage multiple projects and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong documentation skills and a commitment to scalable, maintainable engineering practices.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Current relevant technical certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network +, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE) strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy network architectures that integrate on-premises infrastructure with cloud environments, ensuring seamless connectivity and security.
• Configure and manage Fortinet firewalls to protect cloud and on-premises network resources, implementing advanced security policies and access controls.
• Ensure network security measures comply with industry standards and organizational policies and conduct regular audits and assessments.
• Set up and maintain monitoring solutions to track network performance and identify areas for optimization, both on-premises and in the cloud. Utilizes software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
• Lead the response to network incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Work on the integration of existing on-premises networking solutions with cloud-native services, ensuring interoperability and efficient operation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, processes, and security policies.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, including security, cloud, and application teams, to ensure network solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest networking technologies and trends, evaluating new solutions for potential integration into the existing infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

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