Sr. Network Engineer (Zero Trust & Forward Networks)

Themis Insight • Linthicum Heights, MD

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Network Engineer provides assistance across network management, including network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades to existing networks. The role analyzes designs, specifications, and related documents; implements communication system requirements supporting the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment; and analyzes network characteristics such as traffic, connection time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput. The engineer troubleshoots network problems and recommends procurement of or modifications to network components.

The position supports “Know your Network” Zero Trust Architecture capabilities. The engineer implements the Forward Networks commercial tool to capture, organize, and maintain Mission Island network inventory, network maps, and associated vulnerabilities, and helps integrate that inventory with the High Side network enterprise model. The position is based in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, with location subject to change based on the central Maryland client’s needs. A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

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.
• IAT Level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M.
• 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-related activities, including system hardening and customer Zero Trust compliance requirements.
• Previous 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.
• TS/SCI with a Polygraph.

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 from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• 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

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401(k), with a 6% employer contribution even if the employee does not contribute.
• 11 standard holidays and 25 days of PTO.
• Career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires.
• Flexible ways to balance work and home life.

What This Job Offers

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