Senior Platform Network Engineer - Aurora, CO - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Required Engineering

Senior Platform Network Engineer needed for a Contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Aurora, CO.

Contract Length: 12+ months, possibility to extend and/or convert to client FTE

*Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance to be considered for this role.

The Senior Platform Network Engineer will perform network support and system troubleshooting efforts to maintain our current systems; hands on administration, implementation, and troubleshooting of enterprise network systems (Layer 2 and Layer 3) in support of the next generation of satellite data management capabilities in an evolving threat landscape. Tasks include: Utilizing your Linux background and System Administration skills to implement switch, firewall, and router configurations, utilizing scripting knowledge and experience with network technologies, services, operations, and associated security practices.

The Platform Network Engineer will primarily work in the Aurora, CO location. Some travel (up to 10%) may be required at our customer sites to support Installation, integration and test activities as needed.

What You Will Do

* You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to design, deploy, implement, modernize, and support scalable network solutions

* You will support Network designs & development related activities, optimizing for performance and scalability across multiple computing environments

* You will utilize your Linux skills at the command line to deploy updates and change products for Cisco based network systems to support program needs

* You will provide guidance on network resource allocation, utilization, and optimization

* You must be a strong troubleshooter with experience in network issue mitigation as well as prevention

Qualifications You Must Have

* BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and 5 years of related work experience

* Experience with Linux System Administration (E.g. RHEL 6.0+)

* Experience with VMWare and related virtualized systems

* Comp TIA Security + within 90 days after starting in the role

* Current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

* Advanced Experience configuring, deploying, and supporting network systems (E.g. Cisco, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ASA, Brocade)

* Experience Troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3

* Experience with Firewall Implementation and knowledge

* Scripting in Python (preferred); Bash, Shell

* Experience integrating with identity management, access management, and authorization solutions (PKI, LDAP).

* Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (E.g.: Scrum, SAFe).

* Experience with scanning tools

* Basic Experience Using Automation Frameworks

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate: $58.71

Estimated Max Rate: $83.87