Principal Network Specialist

Role Overview

• Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
• Designs and plans complex network systems.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Shares technical expertise with colleagues in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
• Evaluates and reports on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
• Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable.
• Coordinates with the cyber security team to develop and implement security baselines and Group Policy Object (GPO) settings.
• Acts on vulnerability reports to perform timely remediation, applying security patches, configuration adjustments, and other corrective measures in coordination with the cyber security team.
• Work is performed without appreciable direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
• Guides the successful completion of major projects where erroneous decisions typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives.
• Acts as the organization’s prime technical contact for projects with significant technical matters that need to be communicated to senior external personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree with extensive practical and relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science (preferred)
• Previous experience with Liquid Waste facilities, systems, and requirements (preferred)
• Familiarity or previous experience maintaining secured ICS systems under DOE/NNSA requirements (preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• Firewalls

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement