Network Engineer

The posting, as SkyePoint Decisions wrote it

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Department of State (DOS) customer. This position primarily supports operations and maintenance of foreign post network integrations with the DoS Core and other network integrations comprising a large and complex network infrastructure and cloud environments, with engineering and design responsibilities as warranted.

This role offers a hybrid schedule (~3 days onsite) at the discretion of the customer. The role can be located in Beltsville, MD or Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day operations and maintenance of network, cloud infrastructure, and voice components and systems across the enterprise.
• Monitors, tunes, sets standards, and maintains a range of network and cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Uses monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems; gauge performance and activity across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Performs problem isolation and resolution for network incidents and service requests in support of global operations.
• Evaluates, designs, and documents network solutions as warranted to address operational requirements and customer needs.
• Works with Architects and engineering teams to design and implement solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment and cloud services.
• Develops and maintains contingency plans for network related hardware failures including isolated and major outages and cloud service disruptions.
• Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, management, and departmental clients.
• Provides client consulting and training on the operation and use of network systems and cloud architectures.
• Plans, researches, evaluates and recommends new network equipment, cloud services, and related technologies – hardware and software.
• Designs and implements hybrid cloud network architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) as needed.
• Configures and manages cloud networking components including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and cloud-native connectivity solut

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contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

What We Can Offer You

• At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
• Flexible Work Environment

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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