Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Remote

Citizenship: US Citizenship required  

Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance or greater required

Certification(s) Required: 

• Must be able to obtain a Security+ or CASP or CISSP certification within 90 days
• CCNP Enterprise or greater/equivalent certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities: 

• Research and evaluate enterprise networking solutions and provide recommendations to senior leadership
• Design, implement, support and perform life cycle management of Brocade switches, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, Cisco routers, Cisco FirePower firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, and Aruba wireless controllers 
• Provide Network Engineering expertise and Tier 3+ support for a global enterprise computing environment; collaborate with cross-functional teams and acting as a networking subject-matter expert to support, troubleshoot, and implement enterprise IT solutions 
• Integrate networking infrastructure with enterprise monitoring, alerting, security auditing and management, log collection and analysis, intrusion detection and prevention, etc. 
• Update existing documentation, and create new documentation as needed, including network diagrams, requirements documents, project plans, asset inventory, etc. 

Qualifications: 

• Design and implementation experience with Brocade switches, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, Cisco routers, Cisco FirePower firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, and Aruba wireless controllers 
• Strong experience providing Network Engineering expertise and Tier 3+ support for a global enterprise computing environment 
• Experience researching and evaluating enterprise networking solutions and providing recommendations to senior leadership
• 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, VOIP, IT Windows and Linux systems, SAN, applications, etc.) 
• Understanding of the system hardening processes, tools, guidelines and benchmark.
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal, analytical, oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting 

About AttainX:

AttainX Inc. is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS, and a Gold Level SAFe Partner. For more than 14 years, AttainX has delivered mission-aligned IT and engineering solutions for federal agencies including USDA, NOAA, DOE, DHS, and DIA. 

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Long & Short-Term Disability 

EEO Commitment:

AttainX is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Physical Demands:

Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods; communicating via phone, email, and video conferencing; occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.