Network Engineer - Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Hybrid-Remote / Silver Spring, MD Citizenship: US Citizenship required Clearance Level: Moderate Public Trust AttainX, Inc. is in search of a highly energetic Network Engineer with strong technical knowledge, communication, and organizational skills to support our government client.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Must hold a CISCO Associate Level Certification in good standing (such as CCDA, CCNA, etc.), or greater

3+ years of experience implementing and maintaining network solutions

Strong experience providing Network Engineering expertise and Tier 3+ support for a global enterprise computing environment

Demonstrated experience working in a cloud environment

Experience researching and evaluating enterprise networking solutions and providing recommendations to senior leadership

Experience working with VLANs and/or VRFs

1+ year of experience working with Network Address Translation (NAT) on firewalls and edge devices, including static NAT, dynamic NAT, and policy NAT for both inbound and outbound traffic flows.

Experience implementing and maintain internal BGP (iBGP) for route propagation, policy control, and path selection within the enterprise network, including interaction with OSPF and other IGPs.

Ability to Design, configure, and manage OSPF-based routing environments

Experience collaborating with cross-functional global teams and acting as a networking subject-matter expert to support, troubleshoot, and implement enterprise IT solutions

Solid understanding of networking principles and security best practices

Working knowledge of technologies traversing an enterprise network (e.g. virtualization, Windows and Linux systems, SAN, applications, etc.) to provide secure transport for same

Understanding of the system hardening processes, tools, guidelines and benchmarks

Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal, analytical, oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degreePrior experience working on US Federal Government ContractsDemonstrated experience with delivering technology solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven enterprise environmentSelf-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environmentStrong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53r4 and 800-53r5-based security baselining practicesWorking knowledge of Google Voice administration, including configuration of desktop phones where required

Job Duties:

The Network Engineer is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of Networking solutions for our US Government customer.

Job duties include:

Implement and maintain a dedicated IT development environment for testing patches and updates, system changes, and evaluation software.Patch management - automate the IT Security patches process required to keep the system secure.Implement modifications to the existing system boundary, which may include changes to VLANs and physical connectivity to other 8850-supported systems.Implement remote desktop technology for the workstations to allow the Help desk to troubleshoot and fix desktop problems remotely.Develop, deploy, monitor, and maintain network architecture including switches, routers, firewalls, cabling, wireless technologies, etc.)Provide innovative and cutting-edge solutions to network issues/concern.Provide business case analysis for varying solutions and include a cost benefits analysis for each solution.Implement approved modifications to the existing system boundary, including changes to VLANs, VRFs, and physical/logical connectivity.Configure and manage Network Address Translation (NAT) on firewalls and edge devices, including static NAT, dynamic NAT, and policy NAT for both inbound and outbound traffic flows.Implement and maintain internal BGP (iBGP) for route propagation, policy control, and path selection within the enterprise network, including interaction with OSPF and other IGPs.Design, configure, and manage OSPF-based routing environments, including area design, adjacency formation, route redistribution, and troubleshooting across multi-tier architectures (core, distribution, access, and firewall boundaries).Provide Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Root Certificate Authority (CA) network services supportProvide maintenance of the network authorization infrastructure as well as the network backup systemProvide Network Directory Services: Domain Naming Services (DNS), Domain Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and World Wide Web (WWW) servicesAnalyze network statistics, including traffic flow for the networks, perform reviews and trend analysis, and submit enhancement recommendations to system management and Change Control Board (CCB)

Non-Essential Functions:

General Duty Requirements

About Us:

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers. The last 4 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQ’s and BPA’s with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency. AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence. Benefits: We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability. EEO Commitment: AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, VEVRAA and Section 503, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to AttainX HR indicating the specifics of the assistance needed. Physical Demands: Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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