Salary
💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per year
Tech Stack
ApacheAWSCloudFirewallsKafkaKubernetesLinux.NETPostGISSwitchingVMware
About the role
- Maintain and support the NAS Data Warehouse infrastructure, ensuring 99.9% availability, with a focus on network infrastructure and performance
- Design, implement, and manage VLAN configurations for iSCSI storage and fiber channel connections
- Configure and support Cisco ASA firewalls, including NAT, and manage VPN tunnels for secure site-to-site communication
- Administer and optimize network switches, especially for high-performance iSCSI storage configurations and associated VLANs
- Install, configure, integrate, and manage hardware and software components for networking, storage, and system functionality
- Provide in-depth networking troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations related to VLAN and fiber channel configurations
- Ensure compliance with FAA security baselines, including security patching and CIS security controls
- Deploy and maintain virtualization platforms (VMware, EKS) and associated network configurations
- Collaborate to design, implement, and maintain high-availability networking solutions, including fault-tolerant designs for iSCSI storage and network paths
- Research and implement emerging technologies and advanced networking features in Linux-based environments
- Provide proactive and reactive network infrastructure management support and user training
- Document system configurations, prepare reports, and provide recommendations for network and infrastructure enhancements
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent work experience may be considered)
- Expertise in network administration, including VLAN configurations, Cisco ASA firewall management, NAT, and VPN tunnels
- Proficient in Cisco networking equipment (routers, switches, firewalls)
- Strong focus on iSCSI storage network design and fiber channel connectivity
- Strong expertise in Linux system administration (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Solaris)
- Experience with cloud and virtualized environments (AWS, VMware, Kubernetes/EKS)
- Proficiency in network protocols and traffic management (LAN/WAN, VPN, routing, switching)
- Strong understanding of backup and disaster recovery strategies
- Familiarity with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Apache Kafka, and Microsoft .NET
- Experience implementing security solutions and maintaining compliance with industry standards (FAA security baselines, CIS controls)
- Ability to obtain necessary security clearance if required
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proactive approach to network and system optimization, risk mitigation, and performance enhancement
- Effective time management and multitasking capabilities
- Preferred: Experience with FAA systems and compliance requirements
- Preferred: Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and automation tools
- Preferred: Familiarity with geospatial computing using PostGIS
- Preferred: VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred
- Required/Preferred Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP); Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or equivalent; Security+ or CISSP preferred