Network Engineer

Company: In-Q-Tel
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

In-Q-TelIn-Q-Tel is an Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace. EOE/M/F/disability/vetsUS-VA-ArlingtonJob ID 2022-1239Category Information Technology Overview Company Overview:In-Q-Tel (IQT) is a not-for-profit that serves and powers the national security interests of the U.S. and its allies, providing the most sophisticated source of strategic technical knowledge, insights, and capabilities. IQT powers its partners ahead of the curve through cutting-edge research, strategic investments, exploration and applied research, and acceleration of capabilities Benefit Overview:IQT understands that life is more than your 9-5. We offer a wide variety of benefits designed to support the whole person including but not limited to: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance401k PlanUnlimited Time OffTuition & Professional Development AssistanceStudent Loan Repayment & College SavingsParental LeaveFamily Forming SupportChild/Elder Care SupportGym StipendWellness PerksTelework & Flexible ScheduleVisit our website to learn more! Job Overview:The Network Operations Engineer works with the other members of the NetOps Team to provide and secure: compute, storage, connectivity, and automation for the organization. Push enterprise posture always towards modern tech, leveraging portfolio company technology where possible/appropriate. Implement CI/CD wherever possible and advocate the easy path for other teams to do so where viable. *This role is a Remote position Responsibilities Ability to engineer and manage fault tolerant and high-performance application hosting architecturesStrong Linux skillsStrong application debugging skills (databases, web servers, application servers)Tenacity to deploy legacy enterprise COTS products as workloads on modern infrastructureFundamental understanding of development practices and common languages and how they are compiled/deployedFamiliarity with common web frameworksAutomates processes and applications wherever possibleThorough understanding of CI/CD strategiesSupports and enables automated application and unit testingFacilitates automated deploymentsDeploys and manages infrastructure management technologies such as Terraform and PackerStrong cloud architecture and policy skills: AWS, AzureDesigns and manages policies, configurations, application stack architecturesAdvises on best practices; consumes requirements and needs and advises on best fit for deploymentsAbility to securely implement and support API and data-first interconnectivity between SAAS providersStrong containerization skills, including docker and interconnected applications.Ability to test applications and systems for general security controls and vulnerabilitiesAbility to design and manage OS and application configuration management stacks, such as AnsibleEducates staff and advocates usage of modern practices and technology wherever possible Qualifications 5+ years of technical/hands on:Linux/UNIX fluencyBasic shell scripting, log review, and debugging capabilitiesUnderstanding of network topologies and interconnectivity patternsAwareness of routing protocols and troubleshooting techniquesUnderstanding of VPN implementations and technologiesUnderstanding of wireless technologies and implementations Basic knowledge of hunting and security testingUnderstanding of git and version control fundamentals and familiarity with day to day usage (branching, creating merge requests)Comfortable with designing, setting up, and managing compute abstraction systems: virtualization, containers, and cloud orchestrationComfortable with configuration management and policy layers (Ansible, Terraform)Communication and direction:Excellent written and verbal communicationCustomer service-oriented attitude and outlookAspires to learn and improve one's skillsAbility to demonstrate technology clearly, and teach others how to use itPrefers automation and repeatable consistency over bespoke IT creations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. PM22PI197416779

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