Network Engineer - Onsite - Crystal City VA

Marathon TS is seeking an experienced network engineer to provide onsite support for one of our federal projects supporting Client. The successful candidate will serve in a crucial role providing hands-on, day-to-day support in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks to ensure their reliability and security, accounting for the unique requirements that surround a federal implementation. Your duties will include configuring network devices, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with other IT and network professionals to support our Client customer's needs.
Note: Due to the unique nature of the work, this is an onsite role with no option for teleworking.

YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and Implementation

• Network Architecture: Create and design network infrastructure tailored to organizational needs.
• Device Configuration: Set-up and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Automation: Automate repetitive configuration and compliance checks with Python, Ansible, Git and vendor APIs instead of editing devices one at a time.

Monitoring and Maintenance

• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix connectivity problems, performance degradation, and configuration errors.
• Documentation: Document topologies, device standards, runbooks and post-incident reviews so other engineers can support the network during outages.

Security Management

• Network Security: Implement security measures to protect the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Regular Updates: Ensure that all network devices and software are up-to-date with the latest security patches.

Technical and Soft Skills

• Communications: Collaborate across Government, contractor, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise architecture, quality assurance, software development, and business organizations.
• Infrastructure: Support projects involving enterprise cloud technologies.
• Technical Leadership: Provide subject matter expertise for new projects and implementations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years' experience, minimum 5 years working on Federal networks.
• Hands-on, expert level skills and experience with the following technologies: VMWare, Active Directory, Ansible, Python.
• Hands-on, additional experience with the following technologies: Cisco Networking with Meraki SD-WAN knowledge, Cyber Security Skills.
• General skills and best practices knowledge of a network related to incident management, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, etc.
• Ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience supporting Client Programs.
• Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate. or CompTIA Network+.
• Experience with enterprise digital transformation or cloud modernization initiatives.

Clearance: U.S. Citizen; Active Client clearance or Top Secret DoD Clearance.

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Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").