Network Development Engineer - Tyson's, VA, M.C. Dean, Vienna, VA
M.C. Dean -
Vienna, VA,
US
Network Development Engineer - Tyson's, VA
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
Seeking a highly skilled Network Development Engineer to oversee and implement our network services/systems and cloud computing strategy. This role combines traditional network engineering expertise with modern DevOps practices, focusing on network automation in a cloud environment.
Responsibilities
Required Skills:
Abilities:
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and operate network services/systems, including hardware, virtual environments, and cloud computing infrastructure.
- Develop and oversee cloud adoption plans, application design in cloud environments, and manage cloud networks by connecting remote resources.
- Set up and manage cloud storage and computing systems, ensuring compliance with security policies.
- Work with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) for continuous integration and delivery, emphasizing network automation.
- Utilize scripting and programming languages (Python, Bash, Ruby, PowerShell) for network automation tasks.
- Implement, maintain, and improve network security practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in network and cloud environments.
- Provide IT support for technical issues related to internal and remote staff, including network support for company partners.
- Monitor overall network and system health and security, including performance and availability indicators.
- Conduct systems security and compliance audits, and maintain documentation for network problems and resolutions.
- Participate in the design, configuration, and monitoring of LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, ensuring efficient traffic flow and performance.
- Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and procedures for network systems.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field with 5 years of experience
- Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS), LAN/WAN pathways, and cybersecurity principles.
- Experience with network administration, including routers, switches, and other hardware.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible).
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools
- Familiarity with cloud backup, archival processes, and network security architecture.
- Proficient in network technologies like SNMP, STP, FHRP, GRE, IPsec, BGP.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.