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Finch AI · 2 weeks ago

Network Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Finch AI is a fast-growing software development organization focused on innovative ways of interacting with information. They are seeking a Network Engineer to support the architecture, engineering, implementation, and operation of their hybrid-cloud mission infrastructure and services, specializing in network engineering and digital forensics.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataBusiness IntelligenceMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPredictive AnalyticsSaaSSoftwareText Analytics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with continuous monitoring of IT systems that are required to sustain accreditation of systems

Coordinate engineering projects including performing technical risk assessment, de-conflict implementations, and resolve technical questions or conflicts

Deploy and maintain network systems

Diagnose network issues and follow troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels

Gather performance and utilization metrics from infrastructure components and proactively inform when defined thresholds are met

Guide networking engineering efforts in the hardware, software, and virtual infrastructure domain

Maintain up to date network topology drawings

Perform moderately complex network designs and upgrades using existing technology with limited guidance

Perform Tier-3 engineering and support for virtualization infrastructure, consisting of virtual servers, virtual desktops, and automation solutions

Plan network configurations for integration into the network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance

Prepare technical proposals for presentation to engineering review boards to make changes or add new technologies to the network

Provide system documentation to system security managers to support A&A efforts

Review user requests for upgrades or additions to the network to assess impact on network performance

Shepherd and perform engineering efforts in the areas of Windows and Linux servers, workstations, storage, and virtualization

Support network life cycle stages such as design, configure, test, deploy, and maintain

Utilize network analysis tools to identify performance problems in the network

Diagnose and resolve technical problems with overseas populations

Team shall direct or perform the installation of IT infrastructure as well as the installation and configuration of operating systems and applications

Inspect and test all equipment prior to deployment to respective overseas locations

Make recommendations on the best deployment strategy, considering the Sponsor’s business priorities for any application or tool

Provide end-to-end support of field network and forensic capabilities

Provide real-time and 24/7 on-call support to worldwide users

Provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other integrated documentation to support the success of field users and the program

Provide technical support to various Sponsor developed and COTS forensic application developers ensuring the integrity of data flow and enhance business efficiency and insights

Research and recommend systems, equipment and technologies to improve and enhance existing systems

Use application deployment guides and information from application developers to determine the most efficient and performant IT infrastructure components to deploy a particular application

Qualification

Cisco expertiseNetwork securityRoutingSwitchingVirtualization infrastructureForensic softwareNetwork IP managementVPN implementationLoad balancing technologiesRisk analysisTechnical communication

Required

Experience analyzing existing systems and identifying necessary corrective actions & improvements

Demonstrated experience building, maintaining and troubleshooting gold image hard drives

Demonstrated experience coordinating and performing security testing

Demonstrated experience creating network topology diagrams

Experience designing, configuring and troubleshooting Routing and Switching systems (Cisco expertise required)

Demonstrated experience implementing L2 and L3 VPN across an MPLS network

Demonstrated experience installing, maintaining, and configuring Aspera Enterprise Server and Aspera P2P

Demonstrated experience performing configuration and management of automation solutions

Demonstrated experience performing configuration and management of Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) and vRealize Suite

Experience performing configuration & management of virtual networks and servers and virtual workstations

Experience performing configuration & management of VMware vCenter and VMware NSX-T

Demonstrated experience performing Hypervisor deployments

Demonstrated experience using forensic software including Cellebrite, XRY, WinHex, FTK, and Autopsy

Demonstrated experience with Gateway Redundancy Protocols to include HSRP and VRRP

Demonstrated experience with network IP address management

Demonstrated experience with network security such as firewalls and ACL's

Demonstrated experience with Routing Protocols to include OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP

Demonstrated experience with vulnerability scanning tools

Experience working in Local Area Network (LAN) & Wide Area Network (WAN) environments

Experience working with TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols

Demonstrated hands on experience engineering the design, build, and configuration of Linux servers and virtual infrastructure

Hands on experience performing administration, troubleshooting, patching, and support of Linux servers and virtual infrastructure

Demonstrated hands on experience performing engineering, implementation, and troubleshooting of VMWare virtualization infrastructure

Demonstrated hands on experience performing risk analysis for proposed IT infrastructure changes

Demonstrated hands on experience performing system monitoring and analysis, including root cause analysis of system faults and outages

Demonstrated experience working with vendors on system troubleshooting

Preferred

Demonstrated experience explaining protocols, technical procedures, and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience with Software Defined Networking technologies, such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX-T

Demonstrated experience with load balancing technologies, such as F5 BIG-IP and Citrix NetScaler