Network Engineer
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Design, build, and maintain complex networks and systems; troubleshoot issues, apply security patches, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring networks meet or exceed standards.
About this role
Overview
L2T, LLC is a fast-growing, high-tech, mission-driven company based in Herndon, Virginia that prides itself on delivering technical and mission-related solutions that allow our customers to succeed in achieving their most challenging goals.
We are a close-knit team of highly motivated and skilled individuals that are focused on a commitment to facing the most complex and difficult efforts head-on with a balance of creativity and discipline, and an unwavering nerve. Our Team embraces the concept that the sky's the limit. Regardless of where you are in your career, our goal is to work with you to refine your skills, add to your technical tool belt, and aid you in your growth as a professional. We offer growth opportunities such as leadership training, industry conferences, and mentorship from experienced, passionate individuals.
Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Stay current on technologies and trends and be capable of making informed suggestions and decisions for technology updates
- Ensuring our networks meet or exceed standards
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- Working with customers to meet their technology needs of the future
- Applying patches and fixes to remediate identified vulnerabilities
- Troubleshooting issues that arise from the system
- Developing new and innovative ways for our team to improve our performance and product offerings
- Strong scripting skills
- Understanding of the OSI model and standard network protocols
Qualifications
- Applicants must hold and maintain an active security clearance; therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required, and TS/SCI candidates are preferred
- A wide networking technology background and experience with different vendors
- The ideal candidate will have experience or a sampling of the following topics:
- Linux Operating Systems to include networking, desktops, firewalls, and servers
- Building, deploying, and documenting complex networks and systems
- Hypervisors, virtualization technology, and virtual desktop infrastructure
- Build and maintain secure and hardened configuration standards
- Experience with SaltStack automation framework
- Experience and knowledge of network protocols, routing protocols, policy-based routing, security, and maintaining networking infrastructure
Education
- A relevant college degree and/or practical experience, commensurate with the position you are seeking
Benefits
- 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
- Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- 10 Federal Holidays
- Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage paid by the company
- Free sodas and snacks
Compensation
We believe in paying fairly and competitively based on the value each team member brings to the role. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and market data. The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 annually.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.
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