Job Description
Job Description
Network Engineer
Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this role- MUST BE US CITIZEN
At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.
About the Role:
Aquila Technology is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The team has a need for a Network Engineer to contribute to supporting the special networking requirements of multiple projects with local and remote locations, managed by the teams specific networks and collaborate with other important groups/teams on the management of networks.
There are a few requirements for the position:
- Must be a U.S Citizen- Must have an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
- Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
- Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)
Must Have
- Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification
- Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
- 5 years - Networks
- 5 years - Configuration and Management of CISCO, Juniper and Extreme Hardware
- 5 years - Design and Architecture Complex Networks
- 5 years - Network Architecture
- 5 years - Networking experience (routers/switches/firewalls/servers)
- 5 years - Optimization of Distribution Networks
- 5 years - System Auditing, Hardening and Firewall Configurations
- 5 years - Troubleshoot and Resolve Complex Networking Issues
- 5 years - UDP Multicast and Unicast
Nice to Have
- Networks
- Network Systems Analysis
- PaloAlto configuration
- SSH Server implementation, Linux Networking Configuration, Host Based Firewall, Web Server
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Security
- COMSEC Equipment
Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of Networking Technologies
- Cisco Certified Networking Associate - working towards Cisco Certified Networking Professional
- Experience with configuration and management of CISCO, Juniper, and Extreme hardware
- Ability to work well independently as well as with a team
- Must possess excellent communication skills
Desired Skills:
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate
- Experience with COMSEC equipment
- Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues
- Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!
You'll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
You'll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you'd bring to the team
You'll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.
Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.
Our Perks Include:
- PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
- 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
- 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
- Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
- 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
- Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
- Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.
Work location: Onsite -Individual works generally on-site in Lexington, MA. Candidates can expect to work 100% onsite with the occasional ability to work remotely.
Travel: Estimated at 1 week per quarter. Destinations typically CONUS with occasional travel to Hawaii.
Education/Experience: BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering or Management, or other Information Technology field. Plus 5 years' experience. The team will consider candidates without a degree but they must have directly related experience.
ClearanceLevel: Candidates MUST have an active Secret Clearance to be considered for this position.- MUST be US Citizen
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.