Network Engineer (Top Secret | Onsite)

Title: Network Administrator
Clearance: Top Secret (SCI Eligible)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Onsite)
Salary: $140k-$160k

About this role:

• Rackner is seeking a Network Administrator to design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's computer networks. 
• Ensure the stability, security, and performance of network infrastructure to support business operations. 

We are seeking professionals with:

• 7+ years; Delivering network administration solutions
• Implementing networking protocols, technologies, and best practices
• Network monitoring tools and software (e.g., Wireshark, Nagios, SolarWinds)
• Apply routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) and switching technologies (e.g., VLANs, STP)

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent 

What will make you successful:

• Network Design and Implementation: 
  • Design and deploy network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
  • Ensure network architecture meets organizational requirements and industry standards.
• Network Security: 
  • Implement security measures to protect network infrastructure from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
  • Configure firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems to safeguard data integrity and confidentiality.
• Network Monitoring and Optimization: 
  • Monitor network performance and traffic patterns to identify and address bottlenecks, latency issues, and other performance issues.
  • Optimize network settings and configurations for maximum efficiency.
• Troubleshooting and Support: 
  • Provide technical support to end-users and IT teams for network-related issues.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity problems, DNS issues, and other network-related problems to minimize downtime.
• Documentation and Reporting: 
  • Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Generate reports on network performance, security incidents, and capacity planning.
• Vendor Management: 
  • Collaborate with vendors and service providers to procure network equipment, software, and services.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals and solutions to ensure they meet organizational requirements.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Prepare training and guidance to IT staff and end-users on network-related topics and best practices.
  • Share knowledge and expertise to build a strong network infrastructure team.

Who We Are:

• Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.
• We are an energetic, growing consultancy with a passion for solving big problems for both startups and enterprises.
• Each of us enable digital transformation for large organizations through the newest in distributed technologies as we are laser focused on end-to-end application development, DevSecOps, AI/ML and systems architecture and our methodology focuses on cloud-first and cost-effective innovation.
• Our customers hail from a diverse, ever-growing list of industries.

Benefits/Additional Info:

Rackner embraces and promotes employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided. Fitness/Gym membership eligibility, weekly pay schedule and employee swag, snacks & events are offered as well!

• 401K with 100% matching up to 6%
• Highly competitive PTO
• Great health insurance with large network of providers
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance, and short & long term disability
• Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
• Home office & equipment plan

 

 

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