Network Engineer
About the Team
Our Information Technology team at STR is a robust assembly of highly skilled professionals dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and security of our organization's technological infrastructure. The Enterprise IT group is the backbone of our daily operations, providing comprehensive support and management of our software applications and hardware systems to ensure maximum efficiency and uptime.
Our Classified IT group specializes in the secure handling and dissemination of sensitive information, operating under stringent protocols to protect national security interests. The Networking team under Enterprise IT is the connective tissue of our operations, expertly designing and maintaining a resilient and high-speed communication network that enables secure data transfer and collaboration across various departments and defense entities.
Lastly, our Enterprise Cybersecurity group stands as the vigilant guardian of our digital frontiers, employing cutting-edge technologies and proactive strategies to defend against cyber threats and maintain the integrity of our systems. Together, this formidable team works in concert to deliver cutting-edge IT solutions that empower our defense capabilities and uphold our commitment to national security.
The Role:
We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer to support the Enterprise IT Infrastructure team.
What you will Do:
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers from Cisco and Fortinet
Support designing, documenting, testing, and troubleshooting of network integrations in LAN/WAN infrastructure
Conduct routine maintenance, patching, and vulnerability remediation of all network infrastructure
Address INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for all networks
Execute projects across the enterprise infrastructure with the Sr. Network Engineer with accountability for the project outcome through sound project management skills
Ensure high availability of all critical network infrastructure while meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
Support disaster recovery planning, implementation, and operations of all business systems a plus: propose service levels, data types, recovery point objectives (RPO) and recovery time objectives (RTO) that align with a business impact analysis outcome to meet company objectives
Document all network infrastructure, processes, and procedures
Who you Are:
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
3-5 years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience related to network design, implementation, and administration
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field preferred (equivalent experience and certifications considered)
Understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware from Cisco and/or Fortinet
Has thorough knowledge of general Local Area Network (LAN)/ Wide Area Network (WAN) administration
Working knowledge of TCP/IP and Microsoft networking concepts with work experience in designing, deploying, and supporting Local Area and Wide Area Networks
Ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Willingness to travel occasionally to other office locations
Available for occasional off-hours outages and to take part in service restoration efforts
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $141,000 to $160,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.