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Our in-depth experience helping government agencies in their installation, configuration, and optimization of leading Agile Software Development, DevOps, and Cloud Migration tools has led to rapid growth and an increased demand for our services. This growing team has an exciting startup feel, but we are not new to the game. As experienced government contractors, we are mentors, coaches, and thought leaders, who pride ourselves in sharing our knowledge and expertise with those growing within our organization.
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Simple Technology Solutions (STS) is looking for a Network Engineering and Operation Lead to add to our team.
Quick Position Overview:
- US Citizenship is required
- Bachelor's Degree is required
- Minimum of 10 years' position-related experience is required
- Relevant certifications are required (AZ-900, AZ-700, CCNA, CCNP)
The Role:
The Network Engineering and Operation Lead at STS will be responsible for implementing, supporting, and expanding enterprise-class network solutions in a highly available environment. The successful candidate will possess proven expertise in delivering high-quality technical solutions across a broad spectrum of challenges, with a focus on redundant Layer 3 services and secure WAN solutions. This role demands a deep understanding of enterprise-class network technologies, VMware enterprise networked systems, and major cloud service provider environments.
The Network Engineering and Operation Lead at STS will:
- Implement, support, and grow enterprise-class network solutions, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Manage and maintain a large multi-site Layer 3 network using BGP and EIGRP protocols.
- Design and deploy secure WAN solutions and next-generation VPN technologies such as GETVPN and DMVPN.
- Provide operational support and design expertise for VMware NSX and Microsoft Azure, or equivalent cloud service provider network environments.
- Lead projects and manage deployments of enterprise-class network solutions, ensuring successful implementation and integration.
- Produce technical documents and engineering diagrams to support network architecture and design.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, effectively collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
- Travel to Boyers, Macon, or Washington, DC in the event of catastrophic outages.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 10 years' position-related experience
- Experience implementing and supporting enterprise-class network solutions in a highly available environment
- Proven expertise in managing large multi-site Layer 3 networks and secure WAN solutions
- Experience with VMware NSX and major cloud service provider environments, including Microsoft Azure
- Strong project lead and management experience
- Skilled in producing technical documents and engineering diagrams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Certifications:
- AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Azure Networking
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Skills:
- Deep knowledge of enterprise-class network technologies
- Proven success managing all aspects of a large multi-site Layer 3 network using BGP and EIGRP
- Significant experience with next-generation VPN technologies like GETVPN and DMVPN
- Operational support and design experience within VMware NSX and Microsoft Azure environments
- Project lead and management experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team-focused mindset
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Professional development and training
- Performance-based incentives
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Work from home stipend
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development budget for training and certifications
Location:
- Maximum telework acceptable, but candidates are required to be able to travel to Boyers, Macon, or Washington, DC in the event of catastrophic outages.
- OPM's current policy allows for a maximum of 3 days of telework a week. Policy is subject to change for the life of the contract.
Simple Technology Solutions, Inc. (STS) requires all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved by STS. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination OR apply for a religious/medical accommodation OR show proof of state exemption prior to the first day of employment. Failure to meet these requirements may affect your employment eligibility with STS.
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