Digital Cloak is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team and assist in evaluating and modernizing our customer's network infrastructure. The Network Engineer will have a strong knowledge of network integration fundamentals in a Microsoft environment. This is largely a planning and advisory role, and does not require the employee to provide emergency response on nights or weekends. We are looking for a professional who enjoys tackling technical challenges, working collaboratively, and leading network modernization initiatives.
Digital Cloak cultivates an inclusive work environment and invests in each employee, enabling and encouraging our staff members to continue learning and developing new skillsets. We emphasize out-of-the-box thinking and a continued interest in advancing each employee’s career goals. We truly value our employees and offer a relaxed but professional work environment, flexible work schedules, teleworking opportunities, safe/sanitary working conditions, and highly competitive benefits including support for position-relevant training and certifications.
Essential Functions:
- Advise on and plan modernization efforts for network operations.
- Analyze local and wide area network systems, including planning, designing, evaluating, recommending operating systems and protocol suites, etc.
- Make recommendations to resolve complex interoperability problems.
- Support acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as required.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network processes and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for network management.
- Monitor and analyze network performance, implementing tuning and optimization strategies.
- Ensure maximum performance and uptime of all network solutions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of network integration fundamentals.
- Experience with VPN solutions, cloud connections, and data center connectivity.
- Ability to advise on and implement network modernization efforts.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- A good grasp on technology and network equipment that will be emerging over the next decade.
Required Education, Certifications / Licenses, Related Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of demonstrated experience in network engineering and planning.
- Relevant certifications in network engineering and management.
Preferred Education, Certifications / Licenses, Related Experience:
- Experience working with and providing advisory services to senior Government personnel.
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Additional certifications in advanced network technologies and solutions.
Physical Job Requirements:
- This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) more than half the time.
- This position requires the ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors.
Clearance Requirements:
- US Citizenship is required.
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance is required with SCI eligibility.
Primary Work Location:
- This is a hybrid position. On-site work will be performed at the customer's facility in Stafford, VA. Employee must live within a 45 minute drive of customer's facility.
Travel Requirements:
- This position has travel requirements up to 10%.
Other Duties:
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Disability Specifications:
- Digital Cloak will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Digital Cloak is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].
We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
