Network Engineer

Description Markon is seeking a Network Engineer to support an Intelligence Community client in Chantilly, Virginia. This position will develop, engineer, integrate, and deploy technical solutions within a dedicated mission network, working as part of a small, mission-focused team of network and systems engineers. The Network Engineer will focus on scalable virtualization and infrastructure solutions, systems integration, lifecycle management, network monitoring, and solving complex collaboration and data-protection challenges.

NOTE: This position requires infrequent CONUS travel to various sites, as directed by the client.

Responsibilities

Develop robust, scalable IT and network solutions within a dedicated mission environment. Design and build virtualization platforms and associated infrastructure systems. Engineer technical solutions addressing complex collaboration and data-protection requirements. Integrate, test, and deploy systems into mission environments.

Perform full lifecycle management of systems, including building, deployment, maintenance, and sustainment. Monitor mission networks and identify technical or operational issues. Implement IT and cybersecurity best practices across network and systems environments. Support highly available infrastructure and apply appropriate deployment and implementation concepts.

Analyze complex technical situations, determine appropriate courses of action, and respond effectively when problems arise. Work independently and collaboratively within a small team of network and systems engineers. Maintain current technical training and tradecraft as technologies and mission requirements evolve. Share technical knowledge and expertise with other engineers and team members.

Qualifications

An active TS/SCI with an FSP (Preferably from this client) is required to be considered. Bachelor’s degree related to the technical discipline and at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience; OR No degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with Nutanix virtualization technologies.

Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with directory services technologies such as Active Directory and LDAP. Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with network and application load balancers. Hands-on experience implementing IT and cybersecurity best practices. Demonstrated understanding of high-availability technologies and associated implementation and deployment concepts.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical environments. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Willingness and ability to travel on an infrequent, as-needed basis, primarily CONUS.

Desired: Experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining sensitive networks. Experience supporting web-hosting platforms such as Microsoft IIS, Apache, and Tomcat. Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL. Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Citrix Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs).

Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Power. Shell, or Python. Experience with SIEM and security analytics technologies, such as Splunk, packet capture (PCAP), and Net. Flow. Salary Range USD $150,000.00

• USD $180,000.00 /Yr. The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation.

Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies.

Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting.

Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions. Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays Develop robust, scalable IT and network solutions within a dedicated mission environment. Design and build virtualization platforms and associated infrastructure systems.

Engineer technical solutions addressing complex collaboration and data-protection requirements. Integrate, test, and deploy systems into mission environments. Perform full lifecycle management of systems, including building, deployment, maintenance, and sustainment. Monitor mission networks and identify technical or operational issues.

Implement IT and cybersecurity best practices across network and systems environments. Support highly available infrastructure and apply appropriate deployment and implementation concepts. Analyze complex technical situations, determine appropriate courses of action, and respond effectively when problems arise. Work independently and collaboratively within a small team of network and systems engineers.

Maintain current technical training and tradecraft as technologies and mission requirements evolve. Share technical knowledge and expertise with other engineers and team members. Required: An active TS/SCI with an FSP (Preferably from this client) is required to be considered. Bachelor’s degree related to the technical discipline and at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience; OR No degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with Nutanix virtualization technologies. Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with directory services technologies such as Active Directory and LDAP. Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with network and application load balancers. Hands-on experience implementing IT and cybersecurity best practices.

Demonstrated understanding of high-availability technologies and associated implementation and deployment concepts. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical environments. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Willingness and ability to travel on an infrequent, as-needed basis, primarily CONUS. Desired: Experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining sensitive networks. Experience supporting web-hosting platforms such as Microsoft IIS, Apache, and Tomcat. Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.

Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Citrix Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs). Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Power. Shell, or Python. Experience with SIEM and security analytics technologies, such as Splunk, packet capture (PCAP), and Net. Flow.