Network Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Network Engineer with Hybrid Cloud SDWAN experience to contribute to the development of cutting-edge space capabilities. You will support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in architecting and maintaining the RAPID Laboratory. This hybrid multi-cloud environment serves as a critical platform for prototyping next-generation space technologies located at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM or Colorado Springs, CO.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

As a Network Engineer with MTSI, you will join a small, energetic team to build and maintain a high-fidelity cloud environment. The purpose of this environment is to streamline the acquisition process between the stages of Analysis, Prototyping, Enterprise Testing, and Program of Record Transition. This will be accomplished by integrating multiple organizations from each stage of the process into a single facility.

Working locations can be at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM or Colorado Springs, CO.

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Designing, implementing, and managing networking technologies using Hybrid SD-WAN.
• Developing Networking solutions in the cloud with an emphasis on underlay and overlay architectures.
• Support the software engineering team with managing SD-WAN nodes via API’s.
• Support the software engineering team with gathering metrics using SD-WAN API’s.
• Troubleshooting and resolve network issues.
• Automate infrastructure using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CDK.
• Ensuring security and compliance.
• Collaborating with a National Team of Subject Matter Experts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience as a Network Engineer or Architect.
• Strong understanding of SD-WAN and Cloud integration for the DoD.
• Strong ability to design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructures.
• Experience with Cisco networking technologies and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving network issues.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with small, distributed teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience integrating AWS and Microsoft Azure networks for DoD.
• Network Certifications.
• Cloud SD-WAN experience (Cisco, Juniper).
• Python expertise and Scripting.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technologies or related field.
• Network Certifications and experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

For additional company information, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com

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