Senior Network Engineer

Position Title:Senior Network Engineer
Requisition ID:1733
Position Location:Fairfax VA
Position Reports To:Engineering Technical Lead
Supervises Others:No

Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics & processing systems including digital RF & Optical command and control solutions and atmospheric & airborne sensors. Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES) Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) and Optical Precision Systems (OPS) develop within the agile framework which enables us to produce proven purpose-built systems that solve our customers mission critical challenges across space air land and sea.

Tridents Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services which improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions and scalable responsive all-domain surveillance systems. Tridents integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations both domestic and abroad. We can deliver innovative high-performance solutions that meet our customers evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

Position Summary

This position will be part of a team supporting an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer. The Senior Network Engineer will provide technical expertise support maintenance repair and upgrades within a 24/7 mission support this capacity the engineer must be knowledgeable in the areas of network communications computer operating systems debugging and troubleshooting methods. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with deep experience in enterprise networking including modern Cisco platforms (Catalyst 9400 and 8300 series) multicast video transport and virtualized network environments. This individual must be capable of troubleshooting complex issues under operational pressure while also contributing to system design integration and continuous improvement efforts.

The engineer will work closely with program leadership system engineers and operational stakeholders to ensure resilient low-latency and secure network performance across classified and unclassified environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for this role will be to develop comprehensive solutions using enterprise-class routing switching and application services for the Client. High level responsibilities include the implementation design and operation of Government network solutions and infrastructure.

• Assist in managing secure DoD networks and administering continuous support for mission ready classified/unclassified servers and systems
• Design implement and sustain enterprise network solutions supporting mission-critical C2 and surveillance systems
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Cisco-based infrastructure including Catalyst 9400 (core/distribution) and Catalyst 8300 (edge/SD-WAN) platforms Cisco Firepower 1120/1150 ASA platforms and Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC)
• Engineer and maintain multicast-enabled networks supporting real-time video distribution (e.g. PIM IGMP QoS tuning for video streams)
• Support secure DoD network operations across classified and unclassified environments ensuring compliance with IA/STIG/EMSEC requirements
• Provide engineering support and analysis of system requirements related to the implementation of networked system and component infrastructure.
• When required provide analysis research recommendations and procurement of hardware/software systems.
• Support the development of system design documents configuration drawings operators guides maintenance and training manuals and system administrator manuals.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelors degree (or equivalent experience / combined education) in Computer Science Information Systems or similar from an accredited college or university.
• 6 years of related experience with a bachelors degree OR 4 years with a masters degree (OR 10 years in lieu of a degree).
• The ability to lead troubleshooting efforts mentor junior staff and develop technical documentation.
• Experience in Network (Switches and Routers) TCP/IP routing protocol and current Linux administration.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking routing protocols (OSPF BGP EIGRP) and network design principles
• Experience with multicast networking (PIM IGMP) and video transport over IP networks.
• Experience with virtualized network environments (e.g. VMware virtual switching network segmentation).
• Experience capturing analyzing and translating system performance trends and providing technical inputs to create new requirements for systems of moderate to high complexity.
• Experience in security hardening by configuring firewalls and ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Experience estimating tracking managing and reporting status relating to technical schedule and risk performance for assigned projects.
• Be able to analyze information and complex issues using critical thinking logic and reasoning.
• Strong demonstrated capabilities in teamwork and project success is required.
• Experience multi-tasking in an environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Ability to provide 24/7 quick response to critical system issues as needed.
• CCNP (Enterprise) or higher (CCNA required)
• CompTIA Security (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification)
• LINUX Red Hat (RHCSA preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US DoD Secret level clearance.
  
  

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D accident critical illness hospital and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA FSA and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including automatic company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental pregnancy and military)
• Potential annual bonus

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact.

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