Who we are:
At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.
What we do:
Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.
Why ANS:
At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
ANS is seeking a TS/SCI w/ Poly cleared Network Engineer to join our team!
The right person for the role will; provide network engineering support for local and globally-distributed networks of varying sizes and configurations, and provide system administration, sustainment, and enhancement to include: management of a pool of virtual, mixed environments; remote health and status monitoring; design, sustainment, and enhancement of computer and system architectures; engineering support for lab systems, fielding of systems, and support of fielded systems; creation, sustainment, and enhancement of system documentation; the physical installation of network equipment, racks, and infrastructure (both locally and at field sites); and research support for the design of network systems.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of software defined networking (SDN), specifically VXLAN (Virtual extensible LAN).
- Knowledge and experience in constructing/maintaining complex networks to include switching, routing and firewalls, both physical (Cisco, Brocade, Pal Alto) and virtual (VMWare Distributed Switching0 Expert knowledge of various protocols to include OSPF, EIGRP, and DMVPN.
- Act as a System Administrator for both in-house equipment and that in the field.
- Incorporate new technology into advanced development prototypes for next-generation front-end systems.
- Provide engineering support for network processor research labs, fielding of systems, and support of fielded systems.
Qualifications:
- Possession of two (2) or more of the following certifications is required: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), RedHat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technically similar degree from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- Within the last ten (10) years, a minimum of seven (7) years administering Linux systems, to include installation of servers using PXE (e.g. Cobbler/Kickstart), producing RPMs for custom software installation, and/or the installation of Ubuntu and RedHat.
- Compliant in DD8570 and certified in operating systems.
Benefits:
ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:
- Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
- Pet Discount Program
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Maternity/ Paternity Leave
- Supplemental Military Leave Pay
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
- Generous Professional Development Program
- 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
- Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
- Potential for Paid Overtime
- Flexible Work Schedules
Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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