Network Engineer

Tyto Athene is searching for a Network Engineer with strong expertise in firewalls, routers, and switches our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team at Ft. Meade, MD. This person will be working in support of a large and complex IT discovery, design, and migration effort towards a Single Service Provider model for the Department of Defense. This role will support the discovery analysis and design activities required to migrate common IT services from multiple large-scale DoD agencies into DoDNet. A successful candidate will be technically well-rounded, producing quality work with special attention to details.

Responsibilities:

• Surveys current and future locations to support agency network infrastructure
• Inventory and validation of agency current and future network devices and topologies
• Designs and installs architecture to include the software, hardware, firmware, and communications to support the network requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces
• Configures, installs, tests, validates, and troubleshoots network infrastructure devices
• Ensures Network systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models and profiles of standards - such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model - as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the network layers, across the application program interface (API) and the external environment/software application
• Ensures that the network/transport layers of the common operating environment are compliant with policies, processes, and procedures
• Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows and network usage, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action
• Provide support team members with the tools, knowledge, and support documentation required to support enterprise architecture
• Have flexible working hours to be available to support team when needed including on-call
• Understanding of change control processes and have the ability to speak clearly to non-technical stakeholders to justify changes proposed during Change Advisory Board (CAB).
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Required:

• 7+ years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in network design, deployment, and operation desired
• CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA, PCNSE or other related certifications
• Security+ CE (or appropriate DoDM 8570 Baseline Certification)
• IAT Level II certification is required before start
• Understanding of structured cabling and installation standards
• Knowledge and/or experience with network security practices
• Designing and deploying OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, MBGP, VXLAN, VLAN, Virtual Chassis, HSRP, LACP, 802.1x, WLAN, SSL-VPN, and Spanning Tree
• Ability to configure, install, test and validate, and troubleshoot enterprise-wide network infrastructure devices
• Knowledge of network troubleshooting techniques and tools (e.g., network packet capture and analysis, network analyzers, port scanning, and monitoring)
• Ability to review and develop network diagrams
• Ability to assess, document and provide recommended courses of action (CoA) to mitigate risk
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and attention to of risks detail
• MS Office Suite (Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and other applications) proficient
• Ability to organize and facilitate planning and demonstrations of projects and report / brief to various levels of management
• Ability to track, manage, and ensure projects are kept on track, and tasks are completed in a timely manner

Desired:

• Cisco Switch Series (2900, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4500, 6500)
• Cisco Switch Nexus Series (7k/9k) and Catalyst 9000 Series Preferred
• Cisco Router Series (3700, 3800, 3900, ASI 1000)
• Cisco Router ISR 4000 Series preferred
• Cisco ASA and Firepower
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• VoIP
• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, SNMP, and IPv4/v6
• Juniper Series (MX, SRX, EX)
• Bluecoat Web Proxies
• General Dynamic TACLANEs
• Service Now
• VMWare
• Active Directory
• SolarWinds
• Familiar with DoD Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS)
• Experience with DoD network device installation and configuration
• Familiar with working in a ticketing system/ITIL framework
• Experience with upgrading systems and applying security patches
• Experience with WAN optimization and load balancing

Clearance

• Top Secret Clearance preferred, Secret Clearance Required
• Must be US Citizen

Location:

• Fort Meade, MD. Hybrid schedule; 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote.

Travel:

• Up to 25%, CONUS/OCONUS

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $100k-$125k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.