Company:
Rapid Cycle Solutions, LLC
Location: Chantilly
Closing Date: 16/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Network Engineer
Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex, cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development, implementation, and change management supporting enterprise requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian Government agencies.
RCS is seeking a Network Engineer to build and operate a hybrid-cloud mission infrastructure and services, hosting COTS, GOTS, and custom applications. Wil be responsible for the architecture, engineering, implementation, and operation of the infrastructure components (computer, network, and storage) as well as enterprise services such as VDI, Active Directory, and audit and logging. Requires support specializing in network engineering and digital forensics.
This position requires the candidate to work onsite in Chantilly, VA. Relocation assistance is not available.
What you will do:
Assist with continuous monitoring of IT systems that are required to sustain accreditation of these systems
Coordinate engineering projects including performing technical risk assessment, de-conflict implementations, and resolve technical questions or conflicts
Deploy and maintain network systems
Diagnose network issues and follow troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels
Gather performance and utilization metrics from infrastructure components and proactively inform when defined thresholds are met
Guide networking engineering efforts in the hardware, software, and virtual infrastructure domain
Maintain up to date network topology drawings
Perform moderately complex network designs and upgrades using existing technology with limited guidance
Perform Tier-3 engineering and support for virtualization infrastructure, consisting of virtual servers, virtual desktops, and automation solutions
Plan network configurations for integration into the network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance
Prepare technical proposals for presentation to engineering review boards to make changes or add new technologies to the network
Provide system documentation to system security managers to support A&A efforts
Review user requests for upgrades or additions to the network to assess impact on network performance
Shepherd and perform engineering efforts in the areas of Windows and Linux servers, workstations, storage, and virtualization
Support network life cycle stages such as design, configure, test, deploy, and maintain
Utilize network analysis tools to identify performance problems in the network
Diagnose and resolve technical problems with overseas populations
Direct or perform the installation of IT infrastructure as well as the installation and configuration of operating systems and applications
Inspect and test all equipment prior to deployment to respective overseas locations.
Make recommendations on the best deployment strategy, considering the
Business priorities for any application or tool
Provide end-to-end support of field network and forensic capabilities
Provide real-time and 24/7 on-call support to worldwide users
Provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other integrated documentation to support the success of field users and the program
Provide technical support to various developed and COTS forensic application developers ensuring the integrity of data flow and enhance business efficiency and insights
Research and recommend systems, equipment and technologies to improve and enhance existing systems
Use application deployment guides and information from application developers to determine the most efficient and performant IT infrastructure components to deploy a particular application
Required Qualifications/Education:
Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Analyzing existing systems and identifying necessary corrective actions and improvements
Building, maintaining and troubleshooting gold image hard drives
Coordinating and performing security testing
Creating network topology diagrams
Designing, configuring and troubleshooting Routing and Switching systems (Cisco expertise required)
Implementing L2 and L3 VPN across an MPLS network
Installing, maintaining, and configuring Aspera Enterprise Server and Aspera P2P
Configuration and management of automation solutions
Configuration and management of Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) and vRealize Suite
Configuration and management of virtual networks and servers and virtual workstations
Configuration and management of VMware vCenter and VMware NSX-T
Hypervisor deployments
Forensic software including Cellebrite, XRY, WinHex, FTK, and Autopsy
Gateway Redundancy Protocols to include HSRP and VRRP
Network IP address management
Network security such as firewalls and ACL’s
Routing Protocols to include OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
Vulnerability scanning tools
Local Area Network (LAN) environments and Wide Area Network (WAN) environments
TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols
Engineering the design, build, and configuration of Linux servers and virtual infrastructure
Administration, troubleshooting, patching, and support of Linux servers and virtual infrastructure
Engineering, implementation, and troubleshooting of VMWare virtualization infrastructure
Risk analysis for proposed IT infrastructure changes
System monitoring and analysis, including root cause analysis of system faults and outages
Working with vendors on system troubleshooting
Nice to Have Qualifications:
Explaining protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences
Software Defined Networking technologies, such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX-T
Load balancing technologies, such as F5 BIG-IP and Citrix Netscaler
RCS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit
All RCS work locations are drug-free workplaces.
Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex, cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development, implementation, and change management supporting enterprise requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian Government agencies.
RCS is seeking a Network Engineer to build and operate a hybrid-cloud mission infrastructure and services, hosting COTS, GOTS, and custom applications. Wil be responsible for the architecture, engineering, implementation, and operation of the infrastructure components (computer, network, and storage) as well as enterprise services such as VDI, Active Directory, and audit and logging. Requires support specializing in network engineering and digital forensics.
This position requires the candidate to work onsite in Chantilly, VA. Relocation assistance is not available.
What you will do:
Assist with continuous monitoring of IT systems that are required to sustain accreditation of these systems
Coordinate engineering projects including performing technical risk assessment, de-conflict implementations, and resolve technical questions or conflicts
Deploy and maintain network systems
Diagnose network issues and follow troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels
Gather performance and utilization metrics from infrastructure components and proactively inform when defined thresholds are met
Guide networking engineering efforts in the hardware, software, and virtual infrastructure domain
Maintain up to date network topology drawings
Perform moderately complex network designs and upgrades using existing technology with limited guidance
Perform Tier-3 engineering and support for virtualization infrastructure, consisting of virtual servers, virtual desktops, and automation solutions
Plan network configurations for integration into the network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance
Prepare technical proposals for presentation to engineering review boards to make changes or add new technologies to the network
Provide system documentation to system security managers to support A&A efforts
Review user requests for upgrades or additions to the network to assess impact on network performance
Shepherd and perform engineering efforts in the areas of Windows and Linux servers, workstations, storage, and virtualization
Support network life cycle stages such as design, configure, test, deploy, and maintain
Utilize network analysis tools to identify performance problems in the network
Diagnose and resolve technical problems with overseas populations
Direct or perform the installation of IT infrastructure as well as the installation and configuration of operating systems and applications
Inspect and test all equipment prior to deployment to respective overseas locations.
Make recommendations on the best deployment strategy, considering the
Business priorities for any application or tool
Provide end-to-end support of field network and forensic capabilities
Provide real-time and 24/7 on-call support to worldwide users
Provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other integrated documentation to support the success of field users and the program
Provide technical support to various developed and COTS forensic application developers ensuring the integrity of data flow and enhance business efficiency and insights
Research and recommend systems, equipment and technologies to improve and enhance existing systems
Use application deployment guides and information from application developers to determine the most efficient and performant IT infrastructure components to deploy a particular application
Required Qualifications/Education:
Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Analyzing existing systems and identifying necessary corrective actions and improvements
Building, maintaining and troubleshooting gold image hard drives
Coordinating and performing security testing
Creating network topology diagrams
Designing, configuring and troubleshooting Routing and Switching systems (Cisco expertise required)
Implementing L2 and L3 VPN across an MPLS network
Installing, maintaining, and configuring Aspera Enterprise Server and Aspera P2P
Configuration and management of automation solutions
Configuration and management of Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) and vRealize Suite
Configuration and management of virtual networks and servers and virtual workstations
Configuration and management of VMware vCenter and VMware NSX-T
Hypervisor deployments
Forensic software including Cellebrite, XRY, WinHex, FTK, and Autopsy
Gateway Redundancy Protocols to include HSRP and VRRP
Network IP address management
Network security such as firewalls and ACL’s
Routing Protocols to include OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
Vulnerability scanning tools
Local Area Network (LAN) environments and Wide Area Network (WAN) environments
TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols
Engineering the design, build, and configuration of Linux servers and virtual infrastructure
Administration, troubleshooting, patching, and support of Linux servers and virtual infrastructure
Engineering, implementation, and troubleshooting of VMWare virtualization infrastructure
Risk analysis for proposed IT infrastructure changes
System monitoring and analysis, including root cause analysis of system faults and outages
Working with vendors on system troubleshooting
Nice to Have Qualifications:
Explaining protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences
Software Defined Networking technologies, such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX-T
Load balancing technologies, such as F5 BIG-IP and Citrix Netscaler
RCS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit
All RCS work locations are drug-free workplaces.
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