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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 20 hours ago

Network Orchestration Engineer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

5+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies. They are seeking a Network Orchestration Engineer to research and implement advanced networking solutions and collaborate with sponsors to address their networking challenges.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Research and experiment with emerging networking technologies to implement real-world, practical communications systems and capabilities to address a variety of evolving operational needs

Design, build, and orchestrate large scale virtualized networking environments using both on-prem and cloud services in order to implement threat-representative network environments tailored for unique missions

Collaborate directly with sponsors and collaborators to understand their toughest networking challenges and craft effective solutions

Qualification

Software Defined NetworkingCloud Infrastructure AutomationNetwork VirtualizationRouting ProtocolsNetwork TelemetryLinux NetworkingContainersOrchestrationConfiguration ManagementNetwork Traffic AnalyticsProblem SolvingCollaborationCreativity

Required

Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related technical field

Have at least five years of relevant experience in advanced network engineering and software automation, including software-defined networking, cloud infrastructure, observability, and modern routing/virtualization technologies

The ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have the ability to be a creative networking guide who flourishes with solving tough, undefined problems by applying unique and innovative approaches

Are able to design, build, and test practical, working solutions from the ground up using your deep knowledge and experience in: Building software solutions that enhance network orchestration, automate complex workflows, and provide deep insight through traffic analysis

IP networking fundamentals (layers 2 and above)

Linux networking (IP stack, routing, iptables, network namespaces, etc.)

Hybrid Cloud infrastructure automation (Terraform, Packer)

Configuration management and automation(Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt)

Containers, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins)

Python or languages applied to network automation and tool development

Software Defined Network (SDN) and/or Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) technologies

Network virtualization and overlay technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, segment routing)

Routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, STP, etc.)

Network telemetry and observability (NetFlow, SNMP, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Design and Integration of Network APIs and interfaces (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC)

Virtual networking and NFV concepts (vRouters, vSwitches, service chaining, CORE, GNS3)

Network Traffic generation and analytics

Take initiative and thrive in a collaborative, problem-solving environment

Are passionate about national security, networking innovation, and making a real-world mission impact

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees