Network Engineer

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Sentar is seeking a Network Engineer in Chantilly VA!

Role Description:

As a Senior Network Engineer you will design install maintain and evaluate network systems and communications. You will gather user network requirements and provide necessary technical documentation while supporting the multi-enclave environment (Unclassified Secret and Top Secret) that enables users to access data securely across the network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design install maintain and evaluate network systems and communications systems
• Gather user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies
• Provide necessary technical documentation system requirements documents and security requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues involving various protocols topologies and networking hardware
• Assist with network architecture design feasibility and cost studies
• Apply technical and business experience to improve processes for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure
• Work independently and collectively to help improve network solutions
• Design deploy test certify and patch network components including switches firewalls and load balancers
• Address interoperability issues for all features components and application dependencies
• Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities
• Respond to and resolve critical network incidents within designated resolution timelines

Qualifications:

Clearance Level:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Network Engineering or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in network engineering
• Experience with SAFe Agile framework
• Strong understanding of multi-enclave network environments
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure networks in government environments
• Relevant network certifications (CCNP CCIE or equivalent) preferred

Advanced proficiency with:

• • Network hardware (Cisco Arista SonicWall)
  • Network protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP HTTP/S)
  • Firewall configuration and management
  • Load balancer implementation
  • Software-defined networking
  • VPN technologies
  • Network security principles and practices
  • Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  • Network performance optimization

Additional Technical Experience

Experience with:

• • Cloud networking (AWS GovCloud SC2S C2S)
  • Containerization networking (Docker Kubernetes)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • Tunneling protocols (GRE IPSec SSH SSL)
  • Cross-domain solutions
  • Network automation and orchestration
  • DevSecOps practices and tools
  • SAFe Agile methodologies

Work Environment

• Primary location: Chantilly VA
• May require occasional travel for Program Increment planning sessions
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check and polygraph examination
• May require flexible scheduling to support critical operations
• Must be able to respond to critical network incidents within designated resolution timelines

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture promoting participation teamwork and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical Dental Vision with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life Critical Illness Accident and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement maternity jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

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