Network Engineer III

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Salary: $115,886 - $119,470

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

Certification: DoD 8570.01-m IAT Level-II Certification (can be earned within first 6 months)

Education: BA / BS

Years of Experience: 9

Description

The Altus team supports a high-impact program designed to deliver rapid intelligence and cyber solutions to mission partners across various government sectors worldwide. Our work involves a broad spectrum of services, including intelligence operations, cyber defense, technical support, and emerging threat innovation. Through strategic partnerships, we provide an adaptable, task-based solution to meet mission-critical needs efficiently and effectively.

In this role, you’ll immediately contribute to securing and supporting essential mission systems across the program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, and maintenance of connectivity for enterprise network assets to ensure compliance and secure operations on both unclassified and classified networks (SIPR, NIPR, JWICS)

• Collaborate with stakeholders to address connectivity requirements and implement necessary configurations to facilitate efficient and secure data transmission

• Ensure network switches and routers are operational, properly configured, and compliant with customer security requirements

• Maintain updates and troubleshoot network switches for optimal performance

• Configure, maintain, and monitor firewall, intrusion protection, and intrusion detection systems for network access control and authentication in accordance with ATO requirements, cybersecurity policies, and standards

• Implement necessary security measures to protect specialized systems and networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats and support the planning and implementation of enterprise service connections among networks, systems, and applications across domains

• Facilitate connections for auditing, authentication, secure cloud computing architecture (SCCA), and Cross-Domain Solutions and Guards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Collaboration with ISSOs and the Cyber Services Lead IV in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process will be part of their responsibilities

• Mentor/train junior staff in methods and processes for effective resolution, tuning and system optimization, alert definitions, appropriate actions, and other routine engineering activities.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline.

• 5 years of position-specific relevant experience

• DoD 8570.01-m IAT Level-II Certification within 6 months of commencing work on the Task Order.

About Altus

Becoming a leader in the information technology industry requires more than just technological expertise. It demands a holistic understanding of systems, a strong drive for excellence, and a dedicated team of certified professionals. Since its establishment in 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been deeply committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services and solutions. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Information Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services firm, Altus serves both commercial and government clients. With a foundation rooted in integrity, Altus tackles the challenges and opportunities faced by customers by integrating proven solutions with industry-leading practices. To learn more, please visit www.Altusts.com.

Pay and Benefits

Recognizing the significance of pay and benefits in any career choice, we meticulously design compensation packages that align with the value of the work we perform for our customers. Our employment benefits encompass competitive compensation, comprehensive Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, generous Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.

Securing Your Data

Please exercise caution regarding fraudulent employment opportunities misusing Altus' name. Altus strictly adheres to a set of policies during the employment application process. We will never request payment-related information or ask for any monetary transactions as part of the hiring process. If you receive an email claiming to be from Altus, asking for payment-related information or any personal details about yourself or your previous employer, and you have concerns about its legitimacy, please promptly contact us by emailing support@altusts.com.

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Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, -protected statuses-). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training.

Disclaimer

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.