Full-Time

Network Engineer

Posted on 11/15/2024

SMX

SMX

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides technology solutions for defense sector

Consulting
Enterprise Software
Defense

Compensation Overview

$125k - $185kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Kapolei, HI, USA + 1 more

More locations: Aiea, HI, USA

Onsite at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, and SMX Kapolei, HI, with hybrid work ability.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Network Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Computer Networking
AWS
Requirements
  • Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • BS/BA in relevant technical discipline
  • Associate’s degree and additional experience in relevant field may be substituted for a BS/BA.
  • Minimum of 10 years of operational IT customer support in network administration and/or engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with Cisco products
  • Experience in the deployment and configuration of Cisco network devices
  • Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Experience with COMSEC mechanisms
  • Ability to complete tasks within required timeframes with no supervision.
  • Proficient at use of Microsoft Office 365 family of products.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Customer focused.
  • Capacity to learn new systems rapidly and adapt quickly to change
  • Networking relevant certifications (such as CCNA/CCNP)
  • Cloud related certificates (AWS/Azure preferred)
  • IAT Level III/IAM Level II certification (CASP, CISSP)
Responsibilities
  • Identify and develop system requirements (captured in the form of Agile Backlog), to enable product success across a broad array of efforts. This includes support on-prem hosted third-party applications and information domains, as well in cloud-based deployments of system configuration baselines.
  • Provide support and recommendations to engineering scrums, specifically in network solutioning, configuration and management
  • Provide and implement security recommendations on networking devices across a wide spectrum of OSI layers, and potential capability providers
  • Provide root cause analysis activities in the event of system outages.
  • Utilize network assessment tools (such as automation scripts, network scanners, etc.) to provide baseline inventory, asset discovery, security adjudication, vulnerability analysis, etc. on systems under development and pre-production.
  • Attend daily scrums as an engineering member, providing network focused capability to multiple product teams.
  • Identify and communicate blocks to development and integration of network devices, security upgrades, etc.

SMX Tech provides advanced technology solutions aimed at improving business operations and mission capabilities, primarily in the technology and defense sectors. Their offerings include a platform and capability enhancement services that help clients, such as government agencies and defense contractors, achieve operational efficiency and mission success. SMX Tech generates revenue through long-term contracts and partnerships, exemplified by their recent agreements with Fusion Technology and Torchlight AI. The company is distinguished by its commitment to quality, holding several certifications like CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001, which ensure their solutions meet high standards. Additionally, SMX Tech has been recognized as a top workplace, reflecting their focus on employee satisfaction and a positive work environment. Their goal is to be a trusted partner in the technology and defense sectors, delivering solutions that enhance operational capabilities.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hollywood, Maryland

Founded

1995

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $1.15 billion continuation fund from OceanSound Partners and Apollo S3 provides significant capital for growth and acquisitions.
  • Acquisitions like Outside Analytics and Creoal Consulting expand SMX's capabilities in national security space and digital transformation, respectively.
  • Recognition as a 2024 Top Workplace USA by Energage highlights a positive work environment, which can attract top talent and drive innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive technology and defense sectors require continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Integration challenges from recent acquisitions like Outside Analytics and Creoal Consulting could disrupt operations and delay project timelines.

What makes SMX unique

  • SMX Tech's focus on both technology and defense sectors allows it to serve a diverse range of clients, unlike competitors who may specialize in only one sector.
  • Their robust platform and capability enhancement services, combined with prestigious certifications like CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 27001, set them apart in terms of quality and compliance.
  • The company's ability to secure long-term contracts and partnerships, such as the six-year agreement with Fusion Technology, demonstrates their reliability and market trust.

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