SMX · 1 day ago
Principal Network Engineer (5010) (US, DC, Tampa, San Antonio) (Secret)
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $248K/yr
8+ years expSMX is a company focused on the future remote sensing ecosystem for all orbital regimes. They are looking for a Senior Network Architect to design and deploy secure data center networks, mentor team members, and ensure optimal network performance and security.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and deploy highly performant, secure data center networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) as a member of product teams and corporate infrastructure teams
Configure and install, routers, and other network devices
Monitor key network indicators (e.g., network performance, device health, status, integrity, etc.)
Resolve issues escalated by lower service desk tiers by troubleshooting deployed, cloud, and local infrastructure
Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
Mentor team members on technical issues
Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery)
Communicate with users to design and field optimal solutions
Design and implement solutions to deliver superior network performance, capacity and scalability
Maintain complete technical documentation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Secret clearance
8+ years of industry experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator
Professional experience in data center network architecture and design using spine-leaf topology
CCIE (Data Center) or CCNP (CCIE highly preferred)
Proficiency with network security principles, including monitoring, hardening, threat models, common vulnerabilities, and access control models
In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
Experience working with and troubleshooting OSI network layers for TCP/IP networks, via physical and software-based diagnostics and tools
Experience planning, deploying, and troubleshooting WAN, firewalls, LAN, DNS, VLANs, static and dynamic IP addressing, remote and point to point VPNs in on premises, cloud and hybrid environments such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs) Experience with Dell or legacy Brocade switches is a plus
Experience configuring networks using a Fibre Channel Switch Fabric topology
Familiarity with application layer network and firewall configuration in Linux and VMware systems
Hands on experience with TACACS, Radius, authentication services and servers
Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools, packet analyzers)
Strong understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS preferred)
Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems
Sharp troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent organizational and mentoring skills
Demonstrated attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
At least 5 years of ongoing professional experience with Dell switches, servers and SAN
Security+ certification
At least 5 years of ongoing professional experience with network-attached storage (NAS) and/or Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration and maintenance
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid leave
Retirement
Company
SMX
SMX is a provider of information technology (IT), services, and advanced engineering with a focus on Cloud Solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter LaMontagne
Chief Executive Officer
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