Network Engineer

Tyto is Athene is searching for a Network Engineer to design, develop, configure, deploy, and maintain network services to fulfill customer operational requirements. The engineer will work as part of an integrated team including systems administrators, engineering technicians, and physical security professionals to manage and maintain the next evolution of physical security access control systems.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, maintains, and operates Local Area Networks (LANs/WLAN) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
• Provides overall network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling.
• Evaluates network architectures across platforms to ensure alignment to network modernization strategies, capabilities, and requirement sets.
• Monitors and troubleshoots network issues.
• Enforces security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security.
• Verifies information system security features, auditing, virus detection and disaster recovery on systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of Access Control equipment/system design, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge and understanding of Intrusion Detection equipment/systems design, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance.
• Works With Lenel OnGuard Enterprise, all aspects

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Electronic Engineering.
• A minimum seven (7) years' experience in the design, installation, testing and support of DoD networks.
• Experience conducting network risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Expert understanding of networking in the areas of LAN, WAN, TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPN, proxies, routing, switching, firewalls, and SDN.
• Strong hands-on experience with network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, operating systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA.
• CompTIA Security+ required.

Desired:

• Lenel Certification.

Clearance:

• Active TS clearance required.
• Must be capable of passing a CI polygraph

Location: Fort Meade, MD

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 130-135K. 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, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity 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.