IT Network Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies

Fall River, Massachusetts

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$72,000–$139,650 Per Year

SKILLS

802.11, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Ansible, Automation, Best Practices, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, Capacity Management, Cisco Certifications, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, DNS (Domain Name System), Data Analysis, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Hardware Design, Help Desk, ICMP, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Local Area Network (LAN), Metrics, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Management Software, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Software, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operational Support Systems (OSS), Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Documentation, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reliability Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Administration, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Test Automation, Test Data, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), United States Department of Defense (DoD), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications

LOCATION

Fall River, Massachusetts

POSTED

15 days ago

Description

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an IT Network Engineer to be part of our IT team and based out of our Fall River, MA location.

IDT’s Information Systems team is seeking an IT Network Engineer who is pursuing new challenges and can learn quickly. The IT Network Engineer will assist designing, maintaining, and expanding IDT’s corporate network resources, including on-prem, datacenter, and cloud resources. Responsibilities will focus on maintaining network resources, planning network updates, and identifying improvements that could be implemented across the corporate network.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 1 day in office per week, based out of our Fall River, MA location.

What You Will Do:

Maintaining, designing, and expanding IDT’s corporate network, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, and related equipment
Network Architecture & Design:Plans, designs, and implements network infrastructures that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements
Network Monitoring & Optimization:Monitors performance and reliability, analyzing metrics to identify and address performance issues
Interact with technical team members from multiple organizations in a team environment
Include network segmentation constructs like VLANs and VRF routing domains into existing and new network architectures
Assures Quality:Gathers, organizes, maintains, updates and shares information and knowledge using network design documentation and diagrams
Participate in identification of emerging technologies and network architectures
Assist in performing administration and lifecycle management of network hardware, and software defined networks utilizing multiple network management tools and applications
Assist in complete capacity planning, prediction, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting physical and software defined networks with tuning to ensure stable performance of supported environments on-prem and cloud-based
Supporting Tier 2 helpdesk requests related to network issues, as needed

Who You Are:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or relevant field of Engineering, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
3+ years of full-time professional experience in corporate IT network administration or engineering role.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
Experience with configuration and administration of Cisco OSs
Experience with advanced TCP/IP, DNS, Routing, OSPF, and VLAN
Networking protocol experience (802.11, TCP, UDP, ICMP)
LAN and WAN experience
Able to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment
Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of Information Systems and outside the organization
Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices
Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources
Excellence in technical oral and written communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
Be capable of working independently, but thrive in a team environment
Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive
Strong organization, communication, and planning skills

What Makes You Stand Out:

Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent is a plus
Experience with firewall policy management and design
Experience with VXLAN and NSX
Some experience with automation scripts, tools, and environments (ex. Python, Ansible)
Some experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform
Experience with Palo Alto firewall configuration and administration
Experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access SASE configuration and administration

If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

Pay Range*: $72,000 - $114,450 or $85,500 - $139,650

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:

Generous benefits package
Competitive PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
Professional Development Resources
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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