NETWORK ENGINEER

Overview:

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications.   Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally.  We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters.  In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando, FL and Tupelo, MS.

Mission: 

Quantum is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Network Engineer. The Force Tracking Mission Management Center (FT MMC) Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient network architectures, ensuring compliance with government security policies and procedures while optimizing performance across multiple systems.

Responsibilities:

• Configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment and related services for a Cisco environment.
• Design, configure and implement VPNs in a multi-vendor environment.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve network problems.
• Monitor and maintain all levels of network security internally and externally. 
• Assist in the creation and maintaining of comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.   

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

• Five years of technical experience in networking technologies and multiple aspects of telecommunications network architecture for private and commercially available applications.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance is required for this role. 
• Possess experience in network integration, network interoperability, network implementation, or network protocols.
• Must possess Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher.
• DoD 8570 IAT II (CompTIA Security CE) or higher.
• Five years of experience with enterprise network design and sustainment, to include routing, switching, data center, and cloud technology areas. To include ability to design network topology.
• Excellent IP networking fundamentals and experience in the application and troubleshooting of IP protocols.
• Experience working within the parameters detailed via DISA STIGs.
• Understanding of the solution life cycle from inception to operation.
• Strong technical documentation skills both in written and diagram form.
• Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting in complex network environments.
• Experience with Cisco IOS.
• Ability to influence others and identify best solutions among many stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to break down and communicate complex issues, ideas and solutions.
• Ability to establish and track metrics related to key performance objectives and service levels.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.     

Desired Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) (e.g., Cisco ACI, VMware NSX)
• Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) tuning and optimization
• Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
• IPv6 deployment and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• Understanding of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass)
• Threat hunting & network forensics
• Experience with firewall rule tuning & security hardening
• Experience with NetFlow, sFlow, or IPFIX
• Deep packet inspection (DPI) tools
• Familiarity with Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools.      

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000