Mid-Level Network Engineer (Cleared)

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers missions fostering professional growth and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together we can drive meaningful change spark innovation and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for a cleared Network Engineer to support National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Location: Onsite Springfield VA

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $150000 $160000 annually. Factors affecting pay within this range may include geography/market skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Analyze usersrequirements concept of operations documents and high-level system architectures to develop network requirements specifications.
• Provide application performance data and analysis to enable and ensure the end user experience on operational networks.
• Support performance tuning network and application parameters for all sites and applicable program activitiesin accordance withmission and userobjectivesand priorities.
• Provide network performance engineering datain accordance withcoordinated performance tuning standards and outcomes.
• Provide technical reports to includebut not limited to defining metrics and operational procedures for addressing multiple network server and application outages. (Twice per quarter)
• Provide data and analysis for support of Tier 3 Operations and Maintenance activities for monitoring end user experience and troubleshooting application performance issues.(Once per quarter)
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure that network performance meets user requirements is responsive to crisis requirements and is prepared to accept new and modified system capabilities dataand services.
• Perform analysis optimization and requirement verification to measuremaintainand enhance network and application performance across the IT infrastructure including planned or existing cloud-based implementation for both internal and external users.
• Maintain awareness of industry/professional standards and best practices for their use in operating andmaintainingappropriate performance capacity and availability data collection tools and services for IT network enterprise to include cloud-resident data applications and services.
• Maintain awareness of andstateof preparedness to support emerging network migrations and modernization across IT networks.
• Analyze network requirements and capacity and coordinate with various teams to ensure design and development activities result in acceptable user experience.
• Generate and deliver reoccurring reports as directed.

Minimum of 5 years of experience with the following:

• Experience in the use of WiresharkNetscout Riverbed ortcpdump and having the capability to analyze network packet data to optimize transport performance as part of advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution in a complex network with the Government or contracting leads.
• Experience in managing complex scheduling to conduct performance tuning with internal and external teams to meet mission priorities.
• ExperienceutilizingGovernment-provided Information Technology (IT) tools to generate various Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) layers metrics/analysis and provide reports toidentifynetwork problems as needed.
• Demonstrated technical leadership for the integration of network requirements design and technology with experience in the design and perform integration ofnew technologiesinto local and wide area networks.
• Experience to support the transition and migration of networks and development of network addressing schemes.
• Demonstrated knowledge in network hardware routers switches hubs gateways access points network interface cards networking cables network bridges modems Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) adapters and firewalls.
• Requires active or having the ability to achieve DoD 8570 compliance or information assurance certificationcommensuratewithinsix-monthsto meet technicalobjectivesand serviceswithin thecontract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to effectively communicate to partners stakeholders and customers the critical preparations for a Network Tuning Event and toidentifytheobjectiveof the activity and required planning from the internal/external teams involved.
• Embrace andparticipatein a culture of inquisitive knowledge to research the latest network tools and analytical capabilities to advance the ability toidentifynetwork performance issues from the server or client perspective and providesolutions to enable satisfactory user experience.

Clearance Requirement:

• TS/SCI with willingness to take CI Poly
• Must be a US Citizen

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively enabling long-term mission success and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner lets solve challenges think innovatively and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork dedication and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:-1::2015) two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth Inc 5000s Fastest Growing Private Companies DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work Corporate Diversity Index Winner Mid-Size Companies Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labors HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off healthcare benefits supplemental benefits 401k including an employer match discount perks rewards and more. We invest in our employees Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications degrees or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course complete a certification or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities virtual and in-person e.g. we host happy hours holiday events fitness & wellness events and annual alignment with our commitment to our communities we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative innovative and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting hiring and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees including protected veterans are treated with dignity respect and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations please email .

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