Senior Network Engineer (Top Secret security clearance required)

Paradyme, Inc. is a rapidly growing government technology leader that puts service first, for its customers, its team and the communities it supports. Paradyme harnesses DevSecOps and Agile development processes to deliver exceptional results for digital transformations. Based in Tysons Corner, VA, Paradyme’s award-winning culture sets it apart through its team’s deep commitment to service and collaboration with its customers, each other and the community. Learn more at www.paradymemanagement.com.

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer in support of a critical Law Enforcement customer.  The person in this role will join an Innovations team tasked with designing and implementing a large-scale modernized network for a large agency.  Less about operations and maintenance, more about leveraging cutting edge technology to make a better network.  The person in this position will be among a group of peers to collaborate on this challenging effort.

ACTIVE Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain an SCI security clearance are required.  Must be able and willing to work 100% onsite in the Huntsville, AL area. 

Responsibilities:

• Work extensivlely in a WAN environment using IP (Internet Protocol) and MPLS (Multiprotocol label Switching) for connectivity.
• Design/implement IP/MPLS network transport systems to support voice, data, video traffic.
• Support IP transport systems critical data
• Support and troubleshooting a mix of networking technologies including MPLS, VRF and
  BGP working within in an ISP / Telecoms service provider environment
• Design and implementation of peering IP networks using BGP and MPLS, interior routing
  protocols.
• Architect networks for new services, identify areas of improvement, and
  develop/implement acceptance testing plans.
• Configuration, provisioning and deploy designed network solutions from build to
  deployment within IP Routing, MPLS / BGP environment.
• Experience in dynamic protocols including OSPF and BGP.
• Experience configuring and deploying Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper routers, switches and
  firewalls in an MPLS network environment.
• Determine network equipment needed to meet specified requirements.
• Complete and maintain network topology documents, design and diagrams in OneDrive
  share folder, network inventory is current.
• Maintain and implement network firewalls, manage security access to protect the network
  from intentional and accidental abuse, unauthorized access, and any communication loss.
• Work closely with Network Operations Center (NOC) and Field Technicians on 1st/2nd/3rd
  line troubleshooting in support of the customer on network faults and developing product
  turn-up processes.
• Ensure minimal downtime/outage with quick workarounds, troubleshooting, and correcting
  fault conditions.
• Script programs to automate configuration/provisioning of services.
• Provide training and mentoring to other team members.
• Develop and support procedures for ensuring network survivability and disaster recovery.

Required Experience and Education:

• Active Top Secret security clearance, and the ability to obtain an SCI is required
• Ability to work onsite at a federal facility in Huntsville, AL
• 6+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing WAN using MPLS network solutions

The successful candidate will work in an environment featuring newer technology and will get hands on experience with SD-WAN (Software-Defined WAN).

Other Desired Skills Include:

• Experience in large-scale environments
• SD WAN
• EIGRP
• Cisco ISE
• Agile

Paradyme is a federal contractor and an EEO and an Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy-related disability, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, personal appearance, occupation, citizenship, veteran or military status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Paradyme Management, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Paradyme will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Rose Luczak, Director of People Operations at rose.luczak@paradyme.us or at (571) 289-0548.