Network Operations Engineer
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Network Operations Engineer
Location: Orlando, FL (PEO STRI)
Security Clearance: TS-SCI (Required)
Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in network operations, or 5+ years of other relevant experience.
Work Schedule: Hybrid, In office 2 days a week
Job Summary:
PEO STRI is seeking a highly skilled NetOps Engineer to support the design, management, and optimization of mission-critical networks for Army simulation and training solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network operations, monitoring, and security, with a deep understanding of network protocols, architecture, and optimization techniques. This role requires an individual capable of ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of complex network environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Network Monitoring and Management: Monitor, diagnose, and resolve network issues using advanced tools and techniques to ensure 24/7 availability and optimal performance.
- Network Optimization: Develop and implement strategies for network redundancy, scalability, and performance enhancement.
- Network Architecture: Design and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures to support mission-critical operations.
- Network Security: Implement and enforce network security protocols, such as firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and encryption techniques.
- Troubleshooting: Analyze and troubleshoot network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and others, to ensure smooth communication and data flow.
- IP Addressing and Subnetting: Manage and configure IP addressing schemes, including subnetting and routing protocols.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams, including cybersecurity, systems administration, and cloud engineering, to ensure seamless network operations.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed network configuration, performance, and security documentation. Provide regular reports on network performance and optimization strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in network operations, or 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Security Clearance: Active TS-SCI clearance (mandatory).
- Technical Skills: Proficient in network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), network security, redundancy, scalability, and performance optimization.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex network issues in mission-critical environments.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work in highly classified and sensitive environments.
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams, including military and civilian personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with defense-related or DoD network operations.
- Familiarity with cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid network environments.
- Experience with automation and scripting tools like Python, Ansible, or other network automation frameworks.
- Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark) and cybersecurity best practices.