Senior Windows Network Engineer

$94,000 - $200,000/Yr

Maxar Technologies - Westminster, CA

Full-time - Senior

Westminster, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting and advancing a hybrid network architecture that includes both on-premise and cloud-based resources. This role involves the implementation and support of network security devices, firewall policies, and collaboration with Cyber teams to enhance network security and compliance. The position is based in Westminster, Colorado or Herndon, Virginia, with potential travel requirements of up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and support firewalls and other network security devices.
• Add, modify, and maintain firewall policies in accordance with cyber policy.
• Develop and utilize centralized configuration tools for monitoring and reporting on compliance with cyber policy.
• Implement security process improvements in conjunction with Network Security personnel.
• Analyze and collaborate with Cyber teams on automated vulnerability reports and needed remediations.
• Support the implementation and operation of WAN infrastructure including point-to-point and multi-point WAN connectivity, dedicated leased lines, and VPN links.
• Support the implementation and operation of LAN infrastructure at datacenters, branch offices, and critical operations centers.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Willing to obtain CompTIA Security + or equivalent certification.
• Willing and able to obtain Security Clearance.
• Willing and able to pass CI Polygraph.
• Requires 8+ years' experience administering LANs and WANs in a complex operational environment with high uptime requirements.
• Knowledge of data / IP networking and protocols (e.g., VXLAN/EVPN, BGP, OSPF, GRE, TCP, FTP, DNS).
• 5+ years experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• 5+ years experience with Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls.
• 5+ years experience creating and maintaining documentation of solutions.
• Experience with network security issues and solutions.
• Experience creating and maintaining monitoring in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including creation of SOPs, maintenance plans, network drawings, etc.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Must possess a strong client focus.
• Participation in on-call rotation, minimum onsite requirement 3 days/week.

Nice-to-haves

• Active/current security clearance with polygraph.
• Valid CompTIA Security + or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Zabbix or similar monitoring solutions.
• Experience with Amazon VPCs, TGWs, DXGWs.
• Experience with centralized DNS/DHCP solutions.
• Experience with network automation.
• Experience with wireless technologies and load balancers.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health and welfare insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Incentive eligibility based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved.