Network Operations Engineer with Security Clearance

SteelGate is looking for a talented Network Operations Engineer to join our team. The right person will have a strong background in operating and maintain networks and data centers. The Senior NetOps Specialist will plan, implement, and operate network services / systems, to include hardware and virtual environments. The right person will be focused on overseeing the infrastructure and network operations within a data center, ensuring effective incident resolution and service continuity. The position requires a proactive approach to managing alerts, coordinating repairs, and providing data center support, all while adhering to strict security clearance and certification requirements. Duties Include But Are Not Limited To: Network Experience -
• Monitor, administer, securely install, configure, and maintain network equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), network encryption devices Tactical Fastlane (TACLANE) and Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), load balancers, domain name system (DNS) appliances, F5, AnyConnect, ClearPass, SolarWinds, Palo Alto Firewalls and wireless infrastructure.
• Perform disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and network issues. Replace faulty network hardware components as necessary to maintain system integrity.
• Monitor network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
• Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems.
• Provide complete lifecycle support for enterprise network assets. Storage & Backup Experience (Preferred) -
• Design, install, configure, test, manage, monitor, support, and troubleshoot all storage and backup components, including addressing disaster recovery site requirements and remotely managing datacenter locations.
• Conduct daily checks for errors on Brocade SAN Switches, monitor storage arrays, and resolve any backup issues. Responsibilities also include provisioning storage, zoning, and collaborating with other technical teams to troubleshoot performance or other issues across Linux, Windows, and VMware systems.
• Execute the deployment of Backup Agents and perform upgrades and patching of Storage Devices and Storage Switches. Ensure the infrastructure supporting backups is reliable and available. Required Qualifications: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Practical experience in managing firewalls within a multi-vendor environment, as well as experience with storage (preferred) installations, configurations, and including but not limited to: Commvault Operating Systems: Windows OS Databases: Oracle Databases, SQL Databases Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL): Versions 6-9 Storage Solutions: NetApp, Hitachi Cloud Services: OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), AWS (Amazon Web Services) IT Service Management: ServiceNow Experience with DoD STIG Security Technology Implementation Guide Process Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Associates degree minimum preferred, but not required Must be able to work on-site daily at the client location in Whitehall, OH. Required Professional and Vendor Certifications: Security + and 8570 certifications i.e. CCNA Must be able to support on-call rotation and weekend support Job Type: Full-time License/Certification: Sec+, CCNA