Network Engineer TSSCI Poly
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Description
The DarkStar Group is seeking a Network Engineer with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Reston VA. Below is an overview of the project as well as information on our company our benefits and our $25000 referral program.
THE PROJECT
The DarkStar Groups team is charged with taking commercial and academic innovation highside in domains of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI / ML) such as Computer Vision (Image and Video Processing) Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Audio Modeling. We also bring the best ideas tools and approaches in technology infrastructure (AWS DevOps etc. to the IC. The tech stack used is extremely broad anything cutting edge in the commercial market the open source community or the academic research community is likely involved: and if something isnt being looked at yet you can make that happen.
This effort supports ALL missions of the Intelligence Community including cyberrelated data science missions. A seamless group of contractor and customer personnel work to create innovations that supply customer groups with the data sets models algorithms software and infrastructure they need to increase their mission success. Management is hands off gives the team the freedom to explore new approaches and markets the best ideas and results to all the other IC customers.
This project regularly needs various types of people Data Scientists Data / ETL Engineers Analytic Software Engineers Full Stack Developers UI/UX Developers and AWS/DevOps experts. Were particularly interested in people with any of the following experience:
- developing AI / ML models (neural networks tree based algorithms etc.;
- conducting data analysis in the fields of Computer Vision NLP or audio signal processing;
- doing data ingest and ETL into sponsor environments; or
- building dataanalytic software systems.
Work on this program takes place throughout the Reston/Herndon/Chantilly VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI Poly clearance (acceptable to this customer).
THE ROLE
Were looking for a friendly and skilled Network Engineer with virtualization experience to join our
team! In this role you will play a crucial part in designing implementing and building our low side
network services that support the program. The successful candidate will possess a strong
understanding of network architecture networking protocols virtualization technologies and security
measures essential for maintaining high availability and performance in hybrid cloud environments
and will collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services optimizing
network infrastructure to support application performance and reliability. You will troubleshoot and
resolve networkrelated issues leveraging your expertise to enhance operational efficiency and
support business objectives. This position requires a proactive individual who can stay current with
network industry trends and emerging technologies. We value collaboration and innovation and
were excited to have someone who enjoys problemsolving and is eager to learn new technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a secure networking solution currently onprem to a hybrid version built on AWS.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Configure and maintain routers switches and other networking hardware.
- Ensure network security through effective management of firewalls and VPNs.
- Collaborate with the in house development teams to integrate new technologies into the existing
- network.
- Collaborate with ISSEs to establish best practices for network security.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues across the environment.
- Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Prepare documentation for network configurations and procedures.
- Conduct regular assessments audits and scans of network systems to enhance security and performance.
- Develop and maintain network documentation including diagrams and operational procedures.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud & networking.
- Champion automated solutions for network monitoring and management.
Required Skills
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Proven experience working with hybrid networks commercial cloud platforms or similar role particularly in the Defense & Intelligence Communities.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.
- Strong knowledge of at least one of the providers (AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform etc)
- Familiarity with networking protocols and technologies including TCP/IP VPNs VPCs and firewall technologies both onprem and virtual.
- Excellent troubleshooting problemsolving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a teamoriented environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
Desired Skills (Optional)
- Experience with network monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies and SDN concepts.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect CompTIA Network or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Just want to build cool stuff!
About The DarkStar Group
Our Company
The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. Were one of the Inc. 5000 fastestgrowing private companies in the US and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia Maryland and elsewhere. Data Science Software Engineering Cloud/AWS Infrastructure and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work job security some of the best and most flexible benefits youll find in the IC and salaries so strong that theyll likely surprise you.
Our Benefits
The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:
- very strong salaries;
- 100 companypaid medical dental and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
- the ability to get increased salary if you dont need medical/dental/vision;
- 100 companypaid disability and life insurance benefits;
- a generouslyfunded HSA;
- an 8 401(k) contribution;
- 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
- the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
- a generous training budget;
- $25000 employee referral bonuses;
- business development / growth incentives; and
- top notch company swag.
** We have a huge growth opportunity so we are offering up to a $25000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Employment Type
Full Time
