NexGen Data Systems - Referral Network Engineer

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• REQUIRED: Cisco CCNA or equivalent (BCNE for Brocade, etc.)
• Desired: Zero Trust Architecture training/certification
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 5 years’ OR Technical/Vocational certification and 8 years’ experience.
• 6-9 years’ relevant technical experience required.
• Proficient in TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols
• Strong Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with 802.1d/q/w, 802.3, 802.11 wireless, 802.3u/z standards
• Hands-on with SolarWinds Orion, ARMIS, Ansible automation tools
• Network security: firewall configuration, VPN setup, IDS management
• OTDR, cable testers, network sniffers, and diagnostic utilities
• Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM technologies
• Windows OS, Active Directory, UNIX/Linux in routed/switched environments
• ServiceNow ticketing and change management workflows
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture concepts

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense.

NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.