Sr. Network/Systems Engineer
About Us
AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Network/Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of enterprise networking and hybrid infrastructure environments.
Responsibilities Include:
- Design, engineer, integrate, implement, test, maintain, review, and administer infrastructure, hardware, and software to manage network security and risk posture in alignment with the organization's security strategy.
- Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems engineering lifecycle to translate cyber objectives, technology trends, and environmental conditions into effective engineering solutions.
- Configure cyber systems to meet user requirements, ensuring that they are properly aligned with security policies and standards.
- Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts to address complex problems and provide innovative solutions in the cybersecurity domain.
- Possess and apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and assignments, demonstrating expertise in multiple areas of cybersecurity and systems engineering.
- Plan and lead major technology assignments, evaluating performance results and recommending significant changes to ensure project success and growth.
- Serve as a technical expert across multiple project assignments, operating with substantial autonomy and providing mentorship or supervision to junior employees in technical competencies.
- Stay up to date on market and technology trends to identify and implement best-of-breed solutions for clients.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have at least 8 years of relevant experience in network and systems engineering roles, demonstrating a deep understanding of networking technologies, security solutions, and system administration.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Must possess and maintain a current DoD Top Secret Clearance.
- Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements and maintain at least one of the specified certifications (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP).
Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:
- Familiarity with and understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementation strategies. This includes implementing least privilege access controls, continuous authentication, and micro-segmentation to enhance network security. Experience with Versa Networks is a plus, demonstrating familiarity with specific network technologies and solutions.
- Strong familiarity with network security solutions, including intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewall configurations, and other security measures.
- Proficiency in routing and switching technologies, particularly with Juniper and Cisco hardware.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting wireless networks.
- A solid grasp of networking fundamentals, including network functions, routing protocols, configuration mappings, and network drawings.
- Experience with various networking protocols such as BGP, static routing, IP multicast, and VPN technologies.
- Experience with MS Windows operating systems and Active Directory for system administration tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Visio) for documentation and presentation purposes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for presenting findings to Engineering Review Boards and effectively collaborating with team members.
- Experience working in secure facilities, understanding high-side protocols, procedures, and security requirements.
- This is a remote role within the United Stat