Field Network Engineer

Summary

Persistent Systems, LLC is a communications technology company developing secure mobile ad hoc networking systems. The Field Network Engineer will deploy, support, troubleshoot, and monitor cloud-based, Linux, Cisco, and physical networking infrastructure for mission-critical MANET environments, while coordinating field teams and supporting customer solutions and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support network solutions utilizing Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™ technologies, to include industry standard protocols such as Ethernet, MACsec, IPsec, VPN, EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, and IGMP
• Support and facilitate the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network and communications equipment including, but not limited to, the Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™ suite of products
• Motivate and coordinate field teams with hands on troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex networking systems
• Support responses to RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and other formal requests that drive new business opportunities
• Support the Business Development group to develop Network solutions to prospective customers’ technical requirements using Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™, CoTS, or other cloud-based technologies

Skills

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering
• Strong understanding of network concepts such as Spanning-Tree (802.1d/802.1w), EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, IGMPv2, IPsec, IKEv2, and MACsec
• Strong understanding of layer 2 and layer 3 networking
• Familiar with Cisco and Linux networking concepts
• Familiar with using tools for data gathering such as Wireshark, iPerf, TCPdump, etc
• Must be available to travel at least 75% of the time
• Must have the ability to obtain a United States Security Clearance
• Previous deployment experience in hazard zones or non-permissive environments
• Strong understanding or experience with tactical / mobile communications systems such as SATCOM, Radio telecommunications, etc
• 6+ years of experience in Network Engineering
• Strong understanding of the Linux networking stack and related software suites such as iproute2, FRRouting, StrongSwan, and nftables
• 3+ years of experience using one or more of: C/C++, Python, Shell Script, or similar programming languages
• Experience with MANET or Wave Relay® technologies
• DoD 8570 Certified IAT Level 2 / DoD 8140 411, 441,  or 651
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP), or similar certification or experience
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty certification or similar certification or experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering
• Strong understanding of network concepts such as Spanning-Tree (802.1d/802.1w), EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, IGMPv2, IPsec, IKEv2, and MACsec
• Strong understanding of layer 2 and layer 3 networking
• Familiar with Cisco and Linux networking concepts
• Familiar with using tools for data gathering such as Wireshark, iPerf, TCPdump, etc
• Must be available to travel at least 75% of the time
• Must have the ability to obtain a United States Security Clearance

Nice to Haves

• Previous deployment experience in hazard zones or non-permissive environments
• Strong understanding or experience with tactical / mobile communications systems such as SATCOM, Radio telecommunications, etc
• 6+ years of experience in Network Engineering
• Strong understanding of the Linux networking stack and related software suites such as iproute2, FRRouting, StrongSwan, and nftables
• 3+ years of experience using one or more of: C/C++, Python, Shell Script, or similar programming languages
• Experience with MANET or Wave Relay® technologies
• DoD 8570 Certified IAT Level 2 / DoD 8140 411, 441,  or 651
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP), or similar certification or experience
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty certification or similar certification or experience

Benefits

• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off (sick time and vacation time)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• Tuition assistance
• Mental health benefits
• Pet discounts