Senior Network Engineer

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will help design and install internal and external networks. Test and evaluate network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements. Relies on established guidelines and instructions to perform daily job functions.

What we are looking for:

• Ten plus years of experience as a Network Engineer
• Solid experience with Cisco Nexus/Catalyst switches, Juniper routers and switches, Fortinet firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls
• In-depth knowledge and experience with WANs, encryption devices, VxLAN, multicast, BGP, OSPF, and Wireshark
• Mentor and lead junior network engineers and team members
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, a Master's degree is a plus
• Obtain CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification within the first 90 days of employment with Raft

Highly preferred:

• Great understanding of the project lifecycle, related processes, and traditional systems engineering skills
• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing business requirements
• Any of the following certifications: JNCDA, JNCDS-DC, JNCDS-SEC, CCNA, or equivalent

Clearance Requirements: Active Secret security clearance

Work Type: Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO (May require up to 10% travel)

Our Vision Statement: We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.