Network Engineer

About Agile Defense

Agile Defense is dedicated to bringing adaptive innovation to support critical missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility. Leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity, we aim to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Job Title

Job Title for Careers Page: Network Engineer

Location

Suitland, MD

Clearance Level

Public Trust

SUMMARY

Agile Defense seeks a talented Network Engineer to establish and maintain the enterprise infrastructure by updating and tuning the network, directing hardware installations, and executing test procedures to create baselines and performance thresholds. The role involves identifying and troubleshooting difficult or unusual environment problems using network monitoring tools and implementing solutions to ensure maximum performance. In support of the agency’s datacenter modernization initiative, the engineer also provides technical expertise for AWS environments, including assisting with the lift and shift migration of on-premises network systems to AWS, validating cloud network architectures, and supporting hybrid connectivity.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates very strong Cisco analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and solve network related business requirements, needs, and ongoing production incidents across on-prem and AWS connected environments
• Identifies as an escalated point of contact when working with Cisco telecommunication equipment and hybrid network connectivity supporting AWS workloads
• Requires technical knowledge to deploy new and troubleshoot existing Ethernet and fiber cable runs, perform data center hardware rack installations, update and maintain rack elevation diagrams, and lead new hardware/software deployments, technical refreshes, and upgrades including systems participating in the AWS lift and shift migration
• Performs NXOS and IOS patch management upgrades on all Cisco telecommunication equipment and validates interoperability with AWS networking components such as VPCs, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway
• Develops and documents high level system engineering designs, scope requirements, test cases, standard operating procedures, and implementation plans for both on-prem and AWS integrated network architectures
• Ability to present technical proof of concepts and demos to coworkers, management staff, and the customer including cloud networking designs and AWS migration approaches
• Available and flexible for production incident troubleshooting and provides support for normally scheduled afterhours or weekend maintenance activities for on-prem and AWS connected systems
• Provides training and guidance to junior network and datacenter engineers on hybrid cloud networking fundamentals and AWS connectivity best practices
• Manages the priorities of the customer’s requests and incidents using a proprietary ticketing system while documenting AWS related tasks and cloud migration activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Data Center, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
• Education: Bachelor of Science in the field of information technology
• Background: Eight (8) years of experience directly supporting a complex infrastructure covering the major aspects of network administration with expertise in troubleshooting IPv4 issues across various protocols and technologies such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, static routing, SSH, ACL, VLAN, VTP, STP, SNMP, LACP, vPC, vPort Channels, Wireshark, and TCPdumps with added familiarity in hybrid connectivity to AWS environments
• Years of Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in a large government organization responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing a large-scale internetworking environment, including six years in a technical leadership or supervisory role supporting both on-prem and emerging AWS cloud networking initiatives
• Additional Skills & Qualifications: Strong hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting Cisco switches (i.e., 9300, 5300, 3850, 2960, Nexus 2k, 5k, and 7k series) and validating interoperability with AWS networking components such as VPCs, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway; Five (5) years of experience configuring, administering, and maintaining network IT monitoring and management software such as Netscout nGenius and SolarWinds (i.e., NetFlow traffic analysis, bandwidth monitoring, PerfStack, network performance baselines, Traffic Analyzer, IPAM, and NetPath); Thorough knowledge of telecommunications, network security issues, and best practices with awareness of AWS security fundamentals such as IAM, security groups, and cloud network segmentation; Exceptional customer service orientation, written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain hybrid cloud networking concepts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Environmental Conditions: Primary work location is in Suitland MD with a shift schedule from 7:30AM - 4:00PM. Occasional secondary work location is in Ashburn VA with an eight-hour shift coverage between the hours of 7:00AM - 9:00PM.
• Strength Demands: Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.