Marathon TS is seeking an experienced network engineer to provide onsite support for one of our federal projects supporting Client. The successful candidate will serve in a crucial role providing hands-on, day-to-day support in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks to ensure their reliability and security, accounting for the unique requirements that surround a federal implementation. Your duties will include configuring network devices, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with other IT and network professionals to support our Client customer's needs.
Note: Due to the unique nature of the work, this is an onsite role with no option for teleworking.
YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and Implementation
- Network Architecture: Create and design network infrastructure tailored to organizational needs.
- Device Configuration: Set-up and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
- Automation: Automate repetitive configuration and compliance checks with Python, Ansible, Git and vendor APIs instead of editing devices one at a time.
Monitoring and Maintenance
- Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance to identify and resolve issues proactively.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix connectivity problems, performance degradation, and configuration errors.
- Documentation: Document topologies, device standards, runbooks and post-incident reviews so other engineers can support the network during outages.
Security Management
- Network Security: Implement security measures to protect the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Regular Updates: Ensure that all network devices and software are up-to-date with the latest security patches.
Technical and Soft Skills
- Communications: Collaborate across Government, contractor, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise architecture, quality assurance, software development, and business organizations.
- Infrastructure: Support projects involving enterprise cloud technologies.
- Technical Leadership: Provide subject matter expertise for new projects and implementations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 7+ years' experience, minimum 5 years working on Federal networks.
- Hands-on, expert level skills and experience with the following technologies: VMWare, Active Directory, Ansible, Python.
- Hands-on, additional experience with the following technologies: Cisco Networking with Meraki SD-WAN knowledge, Cyber Security Skills.
- General skills and best practices knowledge of a network related to incident management, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, etc.
- Ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions.
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience supporting Client Programs.
- Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate. or CompTIA Network+.
- Experience with enterprise digital transformation or cloud modernization initiatives.
Clearance: U.S. Citizen; Active Client clearance or Top Secret DoD Clearance.
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