Senior Network Engineer

Sigma Defense is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Through our acquisitions of SOLUTE in January 2022 and Sub U Systems in May 2022, we have expanded our software and communications hardware solutions to better support JADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM, and DEVSECOPS for customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Through a combination of hardware, software, and industry expertise, we provide a complete portfolio of solutions and services that accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes.

Why would you work for us? Quite simply, the work we do is meaningful and stimulating. We promote initiative and independent thought; we encourage direct client engagement to ensure we are delivering what the customer wants; and our engineers and scientists are working on cutting-edge projects that move the state-of-the-art closer to the people who need them. If you're looking for technical challenges and an opportunity to take a leadership role in an environment that encourages you to excel, then WE are your destination.

We are a company of innovative professionals thriving in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. If you are a motivated individual with a desire to support our service men and women, now is a great time to join Sigma Defense!

To learn more about our company, find and follow us at Sigma Defense Systems LLC: Overview | LinkedIn.

The Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) is an Acquisition Category II spiral development program that incorporates and adapts a variety of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government-Off-the-Shelf hardware and software. ADNS is the Tactical Internet Protocol (IP) Routing and Switching system for all Wide Area Network IP Services which connect afloat units to the various global shore sites. It provides ship and shore IP connectivity and promotes the efficient use of available satellite and line of site communications bandwidth. SOLUTE, a Sigma Defense Company is seeking a self-directed and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Network Engineer, to help engage in converging all voice, video, data communications between ship and shore. The primary duties and responsibilities for this position, minimum required skills, and additional requested qualifications and experience are listed below.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure optimum productivity.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite Products, and PC hardware architecture.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, with managers, supervisor, peers, and customers.

• Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and to take initiative.

• Ability to quickly grasp and implement technical concepts.

• Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and to take initiative.

• A minimum of two (3) years of experience in Network Engineering.

• At least two (3) years of experience with Cisco configuration of OSPF and static routing, mGRE Tunnel, QOS, DHCP, ACLs, IPSec (as implemented with HAIPE devices)

• An understanding of network security best practices

• An understanding of the use and configuration of encryption devices (KG-175D, KG-175F, KG-175GM)

• Hold active Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent level of vendor certifications

• Hold active Cisco CCNP certifications or willing to obtain

• Hold active CompTIA Security+ or CCNA Security, or higher certification (e.g. CISSP)

• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision on assigned tasks.

• Effective communication and writing skills

• Effective Testing and troubleshooting skills

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. A clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties

• Individual shall provide engineering change support to the In-Service Engineering Activity team via remotely and on-site services on equipment/systems to perform Cisco based troubleshooting, identification of root cause and correction of CASREP and other system specific faults and failures.

• Individual shall perform technical document reviews and participate in technical working groups.

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