Network Engineer

Sgs Consulting - Lexington, MA

Full-time

Lexington, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of computer networks that companies and organizations rely on. These networks typically include an intranet, extranet, local area network (LAN), and wide area network (WAN). The role involves designing and planning network systems, specifically focusing on both LAN and WAN configurations. The engineer will design, configure, and deploy LAN and WAN network connections, hardware, software, and communication links and services. Additionally, the position requires performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when necessary. The Network Engineer will provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture, offering specific, detailed information for technology selection, implementation, and deployment. This includes tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducting testing of network systems is also a critical part of the role, along with maintaining technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, proxies, and load balancing. The engineer will prepare appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions, and evaluate and report on new network technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network. Knowledge of network topography for cloud integration may be required, as well as the implementation of applications for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication to enhance the efficiency and security of the organization’s operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain a secure, robust and fault tolerant network infrastructure.
• Monitor and update configurations to maintain STIG compliance.
• Perform code, software and firmware updates as needed to ensure network infrastructure is kept up to date with current versions.
• Research, develop and implement automation to support network infrastructure enhancements.
• Collaborate with the CES infrastructure team to integrate classified cloud services with existing on-premises networks.
• Provide project support to internal teams requiring expertise in classified networks.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring and tasking to members of the CES Network Team.
• Provide 1st tier support resolving Service Desk tickets.
• Maintain security documentation and network diagrams.

Requirements

• Experience with Juniper network hardware.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with General Dynamics type 1 encryptors and the GEMOne management software.
• Experience with network automation (preferably with Ansible).
• Experience with cloud network integration (preferably classified cloud).
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP and BGP protocols.
• Strong understanding of DoD networks and STIG security controls.
• Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly.
• Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts.
• Strong foundational skills in organizing and managing technical projects.
• Excellent customer service skills (verbal and written).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or the equivalent technical experience and certifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) process and maintaining an inspection ready environment.