Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Network Engineer to provide Sponsor Support located in WMA. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, independent worker who can also work in and contribute to a team environment. The Sponsor requires the contractor to deliver tradecraft guidance and technical and network solutions to meet the Sponsor’s online operational objectives.
- Networks, to include ability to understand network architecture diagrams, and related information
- Configuring and using Virtual Private Servers, Virtual Private Networks, and Virtual Private Clouds
- Virtual environments and emulated mobile devices
- Android O/S to include an understanding of how the operating system works and its security settings
- Domestic and foreign social media and security implications associated with utilizing social media sites
- Commercial messaging applications and their security configurations
- Performing technical analysis on networks and applications to evaluate security and applicability to online operations
- Browser security settings and add-ins
- Technical troubleshooting related to networks, hardware, internet services, and mobile applications
- Defining, analyzing, tracking, and reviewing requirements
- Consulting with customers to determine present and future user requirements
- Communicating complex technical topics to non-technical individuals
- Working within commercial cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar)
- Utilizing network monitoring tools
- Understanding of network fundamentals, TCP/IP routing, switching, firewalls and VPNs, Ethernet, DS1, T1, routing concepts and routing protocols, HSRP, VRRP, DHCP, switching, 802.1Q, STP, VLANs, EtherChannel, IP Addressing, Subnetting and VPN
- Cloud networking concepts
- Utilizing Tor as a means of obfuscating online activities
- Internet encryption protocols
- Degree or educational background in computer science, information science, systems engineering, or a related discipline
- The Contractor Team shall keep current with internet technologies and services and understand their applicability and security implications for the Sponsor’s operations
- The Contractor Team shall research, develop, maintain, and document tradecraft and tools associated with the Sponsor’s online operations
- The Contractor Team shall conduct and provide quick-turn security and product assessments for new technologies utilized on the Sponsor’s network
Required:
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Degree in information technology or demonstrated work experience in an information technology position
- Experience with networks, including ability to understand network architecture diagrams, and related information
- Configuring and using Virtual Private Servers (VPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and Virtual Private Clouds (VPC)
- Experience with virtual environments and emulated mobile devices
- Experience with Android OS, to include an understanding of how the OS works and its security settings
- Experience with foreign and domestic social media and security implications associated with utilizing social media sites
- Experience with commercial messaging applications and their security configurations
- Performing technical analysis on networks and applications to evaluate security and applicability to online operations
- Experience with browser security settings and add-ins
- Experience with technical troubleshooting related to networks, hardware, internet services, and mobile applications
- Defining, analyzing, tracking, and reviewing requirements
What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
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