Join Our Team as a Network Engineer at Farfield Systems
At Farfield Systems, we have proudly supported the government contracting community for over 23 years, driving success for our customers' most significant missions. Our commitment to putting team members first has fostered a culture of excellence that directly contributes to our clients' satisfaction. We believe in a simple yet powerful philosophy: “employee driven…customer focused.” This principle guides our approach and defines our core values.
We are currently seeking a motivated
Network Engineer to join our team, supporting a U.S. Government customer in providing critical onsite incident response for civilian government agencies and key asset owners facing cyber-attacks. In this role, you will play a vital part in immediate investigations and resolutions, ensuring the security and integrity of vital systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize your advanced analytical and technical skills to design and implement innovative infrastructure solutions that enhance mission execution and empower command decision-making.
- Collaborate in the seamless integration of new technologies and equipment within lab environments, contributing to the development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
- Assess network topology and device configurations to identify critical security vulnerabilities, while recommending and implementing security best practices to safeguard our systems.
- Provide exceptional user support for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) such as Citrix, and platforms including MacOS and iOS.
- Troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of technical issues, from basic network problems to complex challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Implement granular access controls, monitor system performance and accessibility, establish and maintain backup protocols, and uphold stringent security measures.
- Diagnose and resolve intricate enterprise storage issues across local and wide area networks, supporting replication strategies and remediating storage-related incidents.
- Design, build, and maintain resilient network environments by configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, while regularly updating network devices and performing IP address audits.
- Ensure optimal network performance through effective troubleshooting, enforcement of system standards, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance our infrastructure.
- Secure network systems through rigorous policy enforcement, access controls, and continuous monitoring to protect critical assets.
If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to missions that truly matter, we invite you to bring your expertise to Farfield Systems. Join us in fostering a culture where employees thrive, and customers succeed. Together, we can achieve remarkable outcomes.
Requirements:
Required Skills:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance is preferred
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
- 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network administration
- Proficiency with multiple operating systems, including Linux/Unix and MacOS
- Strong knowledge and experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs
- Experience and knowledge of networking and network administration
- Skilled in working with virtual desktop environments (Citrix, VMware)
- Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco switches
- Experience with converged infrastructure solutions (e.g., FlexPod) and NetApp storage systems
- Proficiency with Cisco Intersight, vCenter, and virtualization automation/optimization
- Strong documentation skills for technical procedures and SOPs
- Capable of creating and maintaining network diagrams
- Demonstrated experience in network design, implementation, and performance tuning
- Project management capabilities and excellent time-management skills
- Expertise in hardening network devices and infrastructure for enhanced security
Required Education:
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7+ years network administration, network engineering or systems administration experience.
Desired Certifications:
- DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II
- Network+
- CCNA
ECP-1, Pipeline
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI
