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Platform Network Engineer - Mclean, VA - Active TS/SCI CI polygr

SOC/Day & Zimmermann Federal Services

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Hardware
McLean, VA (On-Site/Office)

Platform Network Engineer needed for a Contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in McLean, VA.

If you enjoy working with new technologies, enterprise-leading equipment, and seek to optimize systems to achieve maximum performance, we would like to speak to you. This position will play a key role in driving the performance, stability, and scalability of next-generation networks to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads.

You will join a diverse team of software and platform engineers to design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure. You will collaborate with people inside and outside the organization to deliver the highest standards for building, deploying, and scaling networks.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform Network Engineer to join our team. As a key member of the Networking team, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing robust and efficient network infrastructure solutions for our data center environments.

Key Job Responsibilities
  • Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain complex Layer 2/3 data center architectures using BGP, VLANs, MLAG, LAG, Spine/Leaf topologies, Trunk/Access ports, and other related technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective network solutions.
  • Provide expert guidance and support to junior team members, assisting them in their professional growth and development.
  • Stay updated on the latest networking trends and best practices; proactively seek out new learning opportunities to enhance technical expertise.
  • Contribute to the documentation of network infrastructure designs and configurations for future reference and knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Travel up to 20% of the time, as required, to perform on-site installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities at customer sites or data centers.

Qualifications
  • Proven experience in designing, configuring, and managing complex BGP and Layer 2/3 Data Center architectures.
  • Expertise in VLAN, MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Group), LAG (Link Aggregation Group) configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Spine and Leaf architecture design and implementation.
  • Strong understanding of Trunk/Access ports, their functions, and how to configure them for optimal performance in various network environments.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and international) as required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality work.
  • Ability to stay updated on industry trends and technology advancements; willingness to continue learning new things.

Clearance Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence polygraph
  • Have current IAM Level II to satisfy DOD 8570 IAT requirements
We offer
  • A dynamic and collaborative working environment that fosters professional growth and development.
  • Opportunities for personal and technical skill enhancement through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive team culture that values diversity and encourages individual contributions.
If you are passionate about networking, have a strong technical background, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate: $84.00
Estimated Max Rate: $120.00

Estimated Min Rate: $84.00
Estimated Max Rate: $120.00
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Diversity is one of our core values as a Company, and it’s also something very personal and unique to each employee. Who better to tell our story of diversity than the people who are part of that story. “The Many Diverse Voices of Betterment” shares how our unique backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, together, as a Company as a whole, and as individuals. Our diverse and inclusive culture and what diversity means at SOC and Day & Zimmermann is told through personal, unscripted first-person narratives.

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SOC is an experienced mission support provider with a reputation for delivering responsive and agile solutions in support of national security interests in high-threat environments. SOC is an integrated provider of mission support solutions through our global security, operations and maintenance, architecture and engineering, and staffing services to the U.S. Government and commercial clients. We work side-by-side with our customers including, the U.S. Departments of State, Energy, and Defense, the Intelligence Community, other federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations, providing and helping create safe and secure environments in which they can perform their best work.

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Job Category
IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI