Network Engineer 

Clearance Level\- Must have an Active Secret Clearance - MUST BE US CITIZEN

           THIS IS A 6-8 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Network Engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of computer networks that companies and organizations rely on. These networks typically include an intranet, extranet, local area network (LAN), and wide area network (WAN).

             THIS IS A 6-8 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen - Must a Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles Lexington, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Designs and plans network systems. Designing and developing the network for both LAN and WAN.
• Design, configure and deploy LAN and WAN network connections, hardware, software and communication links and services.
• Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provides specific, detailed information for technology selection, implementation, and deployment, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conducts testing of network systems.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, proxies, load balancing, etc.
• Prepares appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions.
• Evaluates and reports on new network technologies, to enhance capabilities of the network.
• May require knowledge of network topography for cloud integration.
• May implement applications of machine to machine (M2M) communication to enhance the efficiency and security of the organization's operations.

Must Have

• Clearance Level: Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 9 years - Networks
• 9 years - Implementing Network Solutions
• 6 years - Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls
• 6 years - Juniper routing and switching
• 8 years - TCP/IP, DHCP, SNMP protocols
• Strong customer service skills and communication
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, SNMP protocols
• Ability to work analytically in a problem solving environment.
• Ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly

Nice to Have

• Certification
• Juniper or Palo Alto certifications
• Networks
• F5 application delivery controllers
• Programming
• Scripting Experience: Python, Ansible, TCL or Bash

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

1. You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
2. You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
3. You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

              THIS IS A 6-8 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

Clearance:
An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. - Must Be US Citizen

Contract Length: 6 month Contract

Work Location:
This position is HYBRID. The individual may be required to be onsite 1-2 days a week. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment. Final scheduled TBD by hiring manager.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.