Sr. Systems Engineer

Overview

Who we are:

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo
. For over 25 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What We Do:

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS:
At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

ANS is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

• System Architecture:
  Design, implement, and maintain the Open Text Network Operations Management (NOM) system architecture, with a specific focus on the Operations Bridge for the Transformation and Integration Cloud (OPTIC) Data Lake, ensuring a scalable, resilient, and secure platform for enterprise network management, performance monitoring, and compliance reporting.
• Security & Compliance:
  Provide SME support and guidance to junior administrators and operators that manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls within NOM to ensure data security and compliance.
• Administration & Maintenance:
  Plan, install, configure, secure, upgrade, and patch the OPTIC Data Lake (DL) in containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes). Conduct similar duties for the Juniper Routing Director (formerly Paragon), which runs Kubernetes with a Linux base OS. Develop and maintain API integrations using REST APIs and connectors to connect both platforms with other enterprise systems and applications.
• Performance & Optimization:
  Monitor and optimize the performance and stability of the Open Text NOM and OPTIC DL systems, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Configuration:
  Configure and manage data ingestion into the OPTIC Data Lake, ensuring seamless integration of topology, events, and metrics from various sources.
• Data Management & Reporting:
  Administer the OPTIC DL, including data ingestion, storage, backup, and restore processes, and manage Stakeholder Dashboards and reports for capacity planning and trend analysis.
• Troubleshooting & Support:
  Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to installation, configuration, performance, and integrations, working with vendor support when necessary.
• Documentation & Training:
  Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation according to standards.
• Automation:
  Automate routine operational processes using scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, Power Shell) to increase efficiency and reduce manual workload.

• TS SCI Poly
• Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.
• Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
• Proven expertise in container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes in Linux environments.
• Proven proficiency in Linux (RHEL) with experience administering tools in virtualized or containerized environments.
• Working knowledge of ANSIBLE
• Problem Solving and Communication:
  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, possess solid communication skills, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Database Knowledge:
  Knowledge and familiarity of database management systems like Postgre
  
  SQL or Vertica.
• Networking Fundamentals:
  Knowledge of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN, DNS, DHCP) and experience with network monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with Python.

• ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:
• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO…