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The Stratagem Group

Network Engineer- CI with Poly {S}

The Stratagem Group, Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States, 48197


Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

ARKA is looking for a

Network Engineer with CI and Full Scope Polygraph

to join our team. In this important role, you will be designing and implementing network system and security components including firewalls, switches, routers and cryptographic devices for a variety of projects, programs and customers for which ARKA provides cutting-edge solutions.

Responsibilities:Work with our customers to help solve their problems by designing and implementing network system components that support a variety of projects andWork with ARKA Systems Engineers, Program Managers and Project Engineers to interpret requirements from customers and architect solutions to meet their needsPerform installation, network connection and configuration tasks for network and cryptographic devicesDetermine what standard security policies are required and implement those policies as necessaryPerform test and verification activities to ensure network equipment is functioning per requirements and perform troubleshooting and anomaly resolution as neededDesign, scope, and implement technical solutions that scale across ARKA business areas and productsUnderstand that as a representative of ARKA internally and externally, your decisions and actions will have far-reaching impactExplore and integrate new technologies, transitioning operations from traditional administration and deployment to infrastructure as application leveraging automation/configuration management technologies.Daily maintenance/administration of multiple production systemsAssists with Back-ups and recoveryConfiguration and maintenance of the monitoring systemOccasional work after hours or weekends at our co-location facilityBasic Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field preferred; SEC- TS/SCI and Full Scope Polygraph required5+ years of experience designing and implementing network solutionsExperience with Cisco network devices, NX-OS, Cisco IOS and Cisco ISEExperience with Palo AltoExperience working with customers to define solutions, including receiving, interpreting, and understanding user requirementsExperience managing and delivering a customer solution that meets a set of requirementsCCNA Routing and SwitchingPassionate about fostering good engineering practices and processesExcellent communication and analytical skills with an eye for detail and thoroughnessDemonstrated technical ownership in a project-based work environmentCOMPTIA Security +CI and Full Scope PolygraphPreferred Qualifications:

Experience with cryptographic device procurement activities, provisioning, and deploymentExperience with Juniper network devicesCCNP Routing and SwitchingExperience with telemetry and satellite communicationsLocation:

Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsilanti, Michigan is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it's a wonderful location. It's well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packagesCompany contributions to qualified HSA accounts401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events13 paid holidaysContinuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programsAnnual bonus program based on company and employee performanceCompany paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance4 weeks paid Parental LeaveEmployee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.