AMEWAS, Inc., a growing Department of Defense (DoD)/Federal Contractor, is seeking highly motivated and talented Network Engineer. Support will be provided to a major Test & Evaluation (T&E) branch.

Location: Patuxent River, Maryland: #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

A typical day as the Network Engineer:

• Provide expert technical support to investigate and resolve complex issues on F5 products (software and hardware) for the Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) community, both remotely and on-site
• Responsible for upholding F5’s security and performance posture
• Analyze and evaluate networking requirements, design and development of network topologies and architectures to include hardware and software identification, network test and evaluation, operational and performance analysis, network upgrades and modifications, and implementation of network security and information assurance measures
• Take ownership of technical issues of any complexity with minimal need for supervision or assistance
• Assist by verifying network solutions and ensuring that appropriate products and services have been selected to satisfy client requirements
• Work with infrastructure development to ensure products are developed in ways that meet customer requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of specific network or systems engineering experience
• Experience working with BigIP F5 remote access solutions
• Remote access policy server configuration and management
• DODI 8570 Level 2 certification
• Current DoD TOP SECRET security clearance is required
• Familiarity with hardening assets in accordance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team, in researching and evaluating data, and developing analytical techniques and methodologies
• Ability to work with vendors and tech support and clearly articulate issues, concerns and problems
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to travel periodically

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• 8+ years specific network or systems engineering experience
• Familiarity with F5 load balancing and security products like BigIP
• Knowledge of the labs, systems, and networks that comprise the NAVAIR RDT&E network environment at Patuxent River, MD
• Ability to diffuse complicated technical and political situations with enterprise customer
• Technical knowledge of TCP/IP and Linux
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge with network devices (routers, switches, etc.), including such topics as HTTP headers, ISO layers, and TCP flags; intermediate-level knowledge of SSL (particularly server-based) and DNS admin experience
• Very good interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate and educate customers about complex technology in a simple way
• F5 Professional Security Certifications would be advantageous
• Familiarity with Cisco, Brocade and Juniper LAN/WAN switches and routers

Education:

• BS/BA OR
• AA/AS and 3 years’ experience OR
• HS/GED and 4 years’ experience

Work Environment:

The physical environment requires the employee to work on-site at the government program office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to walk short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.  In some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site.  In rare occasions, travel may be required.

The position is classified as AMEWAS labor category:  Systems Administrator.

AMEWAS, Inc. participates in E-verify.

AMEWAS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

About the Organization
AMEWAS, Inc. is a small, Veteran owned company that has been providing excellent technical, engineering, administrative, and management services to the Department of Defense for more than 35 years. At AMEWAS, we understand the need for a successful work/life balance and are focused not just on fulfilling customers’ needs, but ensuring our employees are a top priority as well.

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS easily recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits.

AMEWAS has 4.8/5 stars on Glassdoor! Check out our reviews HERE and see what other job seekers have to say!

Our excellent benefits and perks include:

• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement & outreach
• Team building events
• Wellness program
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Discounted gym membership
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance

If interested, please submit your application.