Network/Systems Engineer

BT-486 – Network/Systems Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA (fully on-site, no remote option)

**Please do NOT apply if you do not have an active Poly clearance. Those without a Poly will not be considered.**

Description
The Sponsor provides a high-performance testing network consisting of virtual images, software libraries, and DevOps applications services in support of manual and automated testing for its user base. The Sponsor needs to upgrade this testing network and is seeking help to design and implement said network including all hardware and software.

Required Skills

1. 4+ years’ experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure operations, with a strong emphasis on enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, subnets, firewalls, and segmentation)
2. Experience developing automation and configuration management solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
3. Experience deploying, managing, and maintaining workloads across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and Linux operating systems.
4. Experience supporting and integrating CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
5. Experience performing deep-dive troubleshooting across complex, multi-tiered systems using network packet captures (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) and centralized log analysis.
6. Ability to interpret high-level, strategic architectural designs and translate them into standardized, production-ready technical implementations with minimal day-to-day oversight.
7. Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional Agile teams while enforcing architectural standards, configuration consistency, and documentation baselines.

Desired Skills

1. Experience with container orchestration and microservices architecture (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
2. Knowledge of Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) and defensive cyber operations principles.
3. Ability to identify and remediate configuration drift across hybrid cloud and on-premises footprints.
4. Industry certifications such as:
   1. CCNA/CCNP
   2. AWS Solutions Architect
   3. AWS SysOps Administrator
   4. Red Hat Systems Administrator
   5. HashiCorp Terraform Associate