Network Engineer

About Us: Innovating to solve real-world problems

Applied Insight enhances the ability of federal government customers to preserve national security, deliver justice and serve the public with advanced technologies and quality analysis. We work closely with agencies and industry to overcome technical and cultural hurdles to innovation, empowering them with the latest end-to-end cloud infrastructure, big data and cyber capabilities. Our expertise in cross-domain and boundary solutions, network analytics, DevOps and low-to-high development is unique in our industry. We develop and deliver innovative products and applications that are deployed in highly sensitive customer environments and have broad applications for federal missions.

On joining the Applied Insight team, you’ll be working to solve real-world problems on missions that matter with people who share your passions and encourage your ambition. It’s vital to us that we hire committed people who are great at what they do. We return that commitment by empowering them with the autonomy, the support and the tools they need to fulfill their true potential.

A day in the life (just a few of the things you may do on any given day):

The candidate will install, configure, upgrade, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hardware and software (OS, applications, and firmware) on a modern IP based conventional and trunked radio systems. The candidate will manage and administer radio system servers and clients and user accounts, profiles and access. The candidate will monitor user access and adherence to established policies and procedures to ensure a secure operating environment. The candidate will monitor system performance, and detect and resolve problems. The candidate shall have a broad range of systems and network knowledge and be willing to learn.

What we are expecting from you (i.e. the qualifications you must have):

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Knowledge of modern Land Mobile Radio Astro25 IP Radio Networks, radio concepts and radio operations.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques to install, maintain, integrate, troubleshoot and support modern IT hardware, software, and services.
• Knowledge of standard operating systems, hardware and software suites (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Server, Office, SQL, Linux).
• Knowledge of telecommunications, including local and wide area networking and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
• Experience in the design, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of VMware-based solutions in high availability environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting high availability routed and switched networks
• Experience installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting firewalls.
• Knowledge of IT security policies.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting modern IT systems or modern IP radio systems as a system administrator
• The ability to work in a high security environment and to observe all required security procedures.
• This position will be onsite 5 days a week.
• Certifications Preferred: Motorola LMR certification, CCNA, Microsoft, VMWare.
• Must successfully pass a background check and any additional customer background investigation requirements prior to employment.

What we will provide in return: Excellent compensation and amazing benefits

• Multiple health insurance options which include a PPO plan with ZERO deductibles and an HSA plan.
• 401k Immediate Vesting. Company matches 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed.
• Fully paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work schedules with the ability to bank extra hours for additional time off.
• Government shutdown protection where employees don't have to use leave for up to 3 days out of the year for inclement weather or budget issues.
• Employee centric culture and a belief that we should empower those who are good at what they do and then give them the tools they need to achieve success and grow their career.
• A commitment to learning and growth and easy ways to achieve both including a training budget, education assistance, mentorship programs and collaborative learning sessions.
• A collaborative environment that fosters communication and an open-door policy.

Applied Insight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, disability or handicap, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

COVID Policy: Prospective and successful candidates will be required to adhere with Applied Insight’s COVID-19 policy.

Salary : $133,000 - $135,000