Senior Platform Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, implement, and support scalable enterprise network solutions using industry best practices.
• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network systems.
• Support network designs and development activities with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Utilize Linux command-line tools to deploy updates and configuration changes across network devices.
• Configure and support switches, routers, and firewalls in Cisco-based environments.
• Provide guidance on network resource allocation, utilization, and optimization.
• Perform proactive and reactive network troubleshooting to mitigate and prevent system issues.
• Support installation, integration, and test activities at customer sites as required.
• Collaborate within Agile teams and participate in system development and modernization efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Physics.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant network engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Linux system administration (RHEL 6.0 or later).
• Experience supporting VMware and virtualized environments.
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ certification within 90 days of start.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance required on day one.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience configuring, deploying, and supporting enterprise network systems, including:
• Cisco (IOS, Nexus, ASA)
• Brocade
• Strong troubleshooting experience at Layer 2 and Layer 3.
• Firewall implementation and security policy experience.
• Scripting experience:
• Python (preferred)
• Bash / Shell
• Experience integrating with identity, access, and authorization systems (PKI, LDAP).
• Experience working in Agile development environments (Scrum, SAFe).
• Experience using network scanning or security assessment tools.
• Basic experience with automation frameworks.