Network Engineer

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500 professionals delivering Digital Services Advanced Analytics Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Cyber Security and Cutting-Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!

Position Overview

Halvik is seeking a candidate who will be responsible for operating administering and securing a Federal government organizations network infrastructure. This candidate will support planning performing testing and documenting network posture to ensure proper and secure connectivity and operations within the customer organizations cloud environments and external connections. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture protocols and security with a strong background in network design.

Core Responsibilities

Provides subject matter expertise to team and client on network engineering research design development and other assignments in conformance with network design engineering and customer specifications.

• Design implement and manage robust network architectures (LAN WAN and cloud networks).
• Troubleshoot complex network issues identify root causes and optimize network infrastructure for performance reliability availability and scalability.
• Plan implement and manage network security measures including firewalls intrusion detection/prevention systems access control mechanisms and other network security technologies.
• Plan and execute network upgrades expansions migrations and infrastructure changes while minimizing operational impact.
• Monitor network performance availability capacity and health and conduct periodic network audits to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement and maintain network security measures in alignment with organizational security policies standards and applicable security requirements.
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• Configure manage and troubleshoot network routing protocols routing tables static and dynamic routes and associated network connectivity to support enterprise network operations.
• Administer configure monitor and troubleshoot NetApp storage infrastructure supporting company network and systems operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong subject matter experience in network characteristics analysis design of network topologies and site configurations installation transition and cutover of network components. Hands-on experience in the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform environment. Deep understanding of networking protocols and network security principles. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with cloud networking and routing. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying network architecture principles design patterns and best practices.
• Certifications: While not mandatory possession will have more weight in consideration (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or equivalent).

Preferred Expertise

• Demonstrated success supporting Federal contracts.
• Experience with a wide variety of network technologies and solutions architectures is a plus
• Strong analytical written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical content into terms suitable for executive and government stakeholders. Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.