About the role

What will you do at Altamira Technologies Corporation?

Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security.

Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.

Position Location: Chantilly, VA

Position

Description

We are seeking a Network Engineer responsible for configuration, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a critical operational network. Provides an engineering resource to support data communications and related applications requirements. Provides administrative support of installed systems/networks.

Responsible for planning and implementing the necessary hardware, software and telecommunications equipment to maintain and/or enhance the organization’s networks. Evaluates vendor products and recommends purchases. Recommends and implements network policies and procedures and ensures adherence to security procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist in installations, configurations, upgrades, and maintenance of network equipment (switches, firewalls, and load balancers)
Monitor network performance and troubleshooting
Document network configurations and diagrams
Provide technical support to system operators
Assist in implementing STIG compliance
Desired Knowledge and Skills:
TCP/IP Model
Routing
Switching
Multi-chassis groups - Multi-Link Aggregation Domain or Switch Aggregation Groups
Link Aggregation Control Protocol 802.3ad
VLANs and VLAN Trunking, (802.1q & 802.3ac)
Network Time Protocol
Troubleshooting
Access Control Lists
Firewalls
Security Zone
Security Policies
Network Address Translation
Troubleshooting
Load Balancing
Virtual Servers
Server Pool
Health Checks
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s in computer science or information technology, 10+ years of experience
Master’s in computer science or information technology, 5+ years of experience
Must currently possess a TS/SCI w/CI polygraph.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 to $167,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the scope of the position, relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, customer contractual requirements, security clearance requirements, and other legitimate business considerations.

Which skills does this role require?

TCP/IPRoutingSwitchingVLANsFirewallsLoad BalancingSTIG ComplianceNetwork TroubleshootingNetwork ConfigurationAccess Control ListsNetwork Address TranslationMulti-Link AggregationNetwork Time ProtocolSecurity PoliciesVirtual ServersNetwork Documentation802.1q802.3adNTPACLNATSTIGTS/SCICI PolygraphNetwork EngineeringMulti-chassis groupsSecurity ZonesServer Pool Health ChecksData CommunicationsNational Security

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