Network Engineer

Maveris is an IT and cybersecurity services company committed to helping organizations create secure digital solutions to accelerate their mission. We are Veteran-owned and proud to serve customers across the Federal Government and private sector. We have an opening for a full-time, permanent Network Engineer to join our talented, dynamic team in support of a large Federal Government customer.   

As a Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by providing robust cybersecurity and privacy protections for Veterans, VA information, VA information systems and infrastructure. 

Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

This position is a 12 month contract.

Duties

As a Network Engineer, in this role, a typical day will include: 

• Plans, support and evaluate complex existing network systems and make recommendations for resources required to maintain and/or expand service levels. 
• Provide highly skilled technical assistance in network planning, engineering, and architecture. 
• Provide and develop technical standards and interface applications; identifies and evaluates new products; provide solutions for network problems. 
• Interface with internal/external customers and vendors to determine system needs. 
• Plan and incorporate how new network resources and applications will exist on the network.  
• Provide monthly metrics for network availability and bandwidth usage as well as other metrics as requested.  
• Responsible for network capacity planning.  
• Use network management tools to discover, map and maintain the network.  
• Responsible for network equipment OS and version upgrades.  
• Responsible for conducting research of new technologies and implementation strategies.  
• Monitor and maintain network interfaces to ensure its highest level of performance and makes modifications and enhancements as needed.  
• Responsible for documenting procedures and keeping network diagrams and related material up to date.  
• Handle escalated user problems, questions, and requests on network issues.  
• Work with other groups within the organization to resolve network related issues as needed.  
• Lead and direct work of other Network Engineers.  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, project management, or related field
• 5 years of relevant experience at a large Government agency similar in size/scope
• 5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
• Experience with Corelight or Zeek (formerly called Bro) and/or Suricata
• Must have familiarity and experience in the implementation of cyber security regulations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter that can work under general direction in a highly collaborative, team-based environment

Benefits

Maveris attracts and retains talent of the highest caliber by offering opportunities to work in exciting and challenging environments surrounded by bright minds. Our employees are our most prized asset and are rewarded with highly competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

About Maveris

Maveris offers exceptional, mission-focused, solutions to organizations facing highly complex IT, digital, and cybersecurity challenges. Our success is achieved by maintaining an environment of trust where people are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Every candidate that applies to Maveris brings something unique to the table, and because our team is diverse, we consistently meet our goals and exceed client expectations. If you are a highly-motivated person with a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team!

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