SMX · 10 hours ago
Network Systems Engineer (5016) (US, DC, Tampa, San Antonio) (Secret)
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$103K/yr - $172K/yr
3+ years expSMX is a company focused on the future remote sensing ecosystem for all orbital regimes. They are seeking a Network Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure supporting IaaS platforms and services, while collaborating with various engineering teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure supporting IaaS platforms and services
Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, firewalls, DNS, VLANs, IP addressing (static and dynamic), and VPN solutions (site-to-site and remote access)
Configure, maintain, and patch Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching and routing
Troubleshoot networking issues across the OSI stack using physical and software-based diagnostic tools
Implement and maintain network security controls, including monitoring, hardening, threat modeling, and vulnerability mitigation
Support networking in on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, including AWS and Azure
Configure and maintain network protocols and technologies such as: BGP Spanning Tree LLDP Link aggregation (MCLAG, LACP)
Support storage networking, including SAN and Fibre Channel switched fabric topologies
Collaborate with systems, virtualization, storage, and platform engineers to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions
Support Linux and Windows-based networking and firewall configurations, including VMware environments
Participate in infrastructure planning, upgrades, and lifecycle management
Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, procedures, and change records
Support automation and repeatability efforts across network and infrastructure services
Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Own issues through resolution and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Clearance Required: Secret
3+ years of professional experience in network engineering or network systems roles
Demonstrated understanding of network architecture, design, and core networking concepts
Hands-on experience troubleshooting TCP/IP networks across OSI layers
Proficiency with network security principles, including monitoring, hardening, and common threat models
Experience deploying and supporting: WAN, LAN, VLANs, firewalls, DNS Static and dynamic IP addressing
Site-to-site and remote VPNs
Experience configuring and maintaining L2/L3 switching and routing
Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Fibre Channel networking
Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems
Familiarity with application-layer networking and firewall configuration in Linux and VMware environments
Detail oriented Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to own work through completion
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience with Dell switches, servers, and SAN solutions
Experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter
Security+ or equivalent security certification
Experience with NAS and/or SAN configuration and maintenance
Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring in small infrastructure teams
Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, Ansible, PowerShell)
Experience with Git / GitLab and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with container platforms, including container networking and security
Demonstrated ability to document, track, and execute requirements, procedures, and infrastructure changes
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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