Fellow Software Engineer/Network - Aiken, United States - Edgewater Technical Associates

Description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Fellow Software Engineer/Network opportunity located at the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 05/07/24 (by noon ET)

Fellow Software Engineer/Network -

Duties:

• Design, implement, and secure computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures.
• Optimize network performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, topologies, and procedures.
• Evaluate and select vendors for network equipment and services, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to network security and data privacy.

Responsibilities:

• Designing Network Infrastructure: Develop and design scalable, secure, and reliable network architectures that meet the organization's current and future needs.
• Network Planning and Strategy: Create strategic plans for network infrastructure development, including capacity planning, and network optimization. Plan for continual future network infrastructure upgrade cycles.
• Implementation and Deployment: Oversee the implementation and deployment of network infrastructure, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Security: Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect the network from cyber threats, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize network performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, topologies, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, cybersecurity experts, and software developers, to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with other IT systems.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate and select vendors for network equipment and services, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to network security and data privacy.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide expert-level support for network-related issues, troubleshooting problems, and implementing solutions in a timely manner.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Certifications CCIE and/or CCDE equivalent.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Fifteen (15) years of experience in network engineering and administration, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Experience with secure integration of Industrial Control System (ICS) networks with enterprise business networks and network architecture design.
• Proficient in networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Encryptions, VLANs, routing and switching. Experience with network monitoring and management tools is also essential.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewall configuration, access control, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Ability to analyze complex network requirements and propose innovative solutions to meet business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve network issues quickly and efficiently.
• Experience managing network infrastructure projects from conception to completion, including resource planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues from diverse technical backgrounds.
• Willingness to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends in network architecture and security.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with multi-domain systems.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so.

We look forward to hearing from you

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy, Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or large complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater Technical Associates is committed to employing and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater Technical Associates is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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