Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer Location: Silver Spring, MD Clearance: Public Trust Company/ Program Description: Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002.

During our two decades of service, we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

Job Summary: The Telecom Engineer/Network Engineer on the ASOS program would play a critical role in ensuring the seamless integration and modernization of communication systems.

The Network Engineer's contributions will be crucial for ensuring the upgraded systems operate efficiently and reliably, while laying the groundwork for future ASOS 2.0 deployments Job Responsibilities: •Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available AWS network architectures, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and connectivity (e.g., Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway). •Configure and optimize AWS networking services such as Route 53, ELB (ALB/NLB), CloudFront, and Global Accelerator for optimal performance and cost-efficiency.

•Implement and enforce network security using Security Groups, AWS WAF, and Firewall Manager, integrating with Cloudflare for enhanced perimeter security, DDoS protection, and content delivery, ensuring compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements.

•Monitor cloud network health, performance, and utilization using AWS CloudWatch and VPC Flow Logs, actively troubleshooting and resolving network incidents.

•Develop automation scripts (e.g., Python, CloudFormation, Terraform) for efficient provisioning and management of cloud network resources, embracing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) •Assist the government and its designated telecom vendor in designing and implementing modern IP communications systems to support ASOS data transmission.

•Assist the government telecom PM in ensuring compatibility between the upgraded ACU/DCP systems and existing telecommunications infrastructure •Coordinate with the government's telecommunications vendor for the ordering, processing, approval, scheduling and provisioning of telecommunications circuits to replace existing copper circuits.

•Track burn rates for contracted EIS services and recommend funding amount to the government PM for current and out year budget requirements.

•Act as the focal point for all EIS contract task order processing for all NWS, US Navy and FAA sites converting to 1.5 communications •Assist the government communications PM in identifying potential risks, such as communication outages, and implementing redundancy mechanisms to maintain system uptime.

•Assist the government communications PM Ensuring that solutions are resilient against disruptions, such as adverse weather or hardware failures.

•Proactively stay abreast of technologies that have the potential to support ASOS communications •Maintain the database of all NWS ASOS circuits, their location, site meta data for comparison to vendor billing in EIS to ensure service lapses are avoided.

•Collate, analyze, and prepare EIS vendor usage, bandwidth and outage service data (trends) for presentation to the ASOS PM •Provide expert guidance and collaborate with development, operations, and security teams on cloud network solutions and best practices.

•Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all cloud network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

•Support application deployments and migrations by ensuring robust network connectivity and performance within the AWS environment Job/Skill Requirements: •High attention to detail and accuracy.

•Self-starter, with motivation and eagerness for continued improvement.

•Proficient with Microsoft Excel & Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

•Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing situations.

•Effective verbal and written communication skills.

•Strong problem solving and analysis skills.

•Positive, customer-service focus with the ability to actively listen, elicit information, comprehend customer issues/needs, and recommend solutions.

•Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, follow-through on projects from conception to completion, and complete work accurately and timely with minimal supervision.

Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in an engineering or computer science field is preferred.

Years of Experience Requirement: 5+ years of experience in designing, provisioning, and supporting telecom circuits.

Experience within government contracting.

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