Company Overview
Linchpin Solutions, founded in 2014, is a Certified 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing integrated product support services for tactical C5ISR. With locations across the US and overseas, our highly skilled professionals focus on improving end-user capabilities through tailored solutions. Our key services include lifecycle logistics support, customized training, 24/7 help desk services, field service for SATCOM networks, and technical professional services. Linchpin Solutions holds SBA designations as an 8(a), SDVOSB, SDB, and Minority-Owned business, and maintains a Top Secret Facilities Clearance, supporting client diversity and security objectives.
Job Overview:
Linchpin Solutions is seeking a dynamic and experienced Network Engineer Lead to join our team. This role requires a candidate with demonstrated expertise in network development, analysis, and design, capable of working with end users to translate specifications into effective designs. You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and evaluation of network systems and communications, as well as complex troubleshooting and network architecture planning.
Responsibilities:
- Apply expertise in network analysis techniques, system design concepts, and computer programming languages.
- Collaborate with end users to develop network designs based on their specifications.
- Install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues involving diverse factors.
- Conduct network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies.
- Utilize strong knowledge of LAN/WAN communications and network hardware, including Cisco routers, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways, and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Apply expertise in routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, BGP, Multicast, QoS, and OSPF.
- Demonstrate understanding of MPLS, VPLS, MLA VPNs, and Traffic Engineering for network management.
- Manage local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), oversee projects, install new devices, and maintain network infrastructure.
- Utilize familiarity with VMware and other relevant software.
- Apply working knowledge of Linux (preferred experience with F5 load balancer).
Requirements:
- Active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Onsite work schedule, daily.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- Certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+ or CCNA/CCNP, CASP+.
- 4+ years of network engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Ability to deliver presentations and briefings as needed.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, FSA, company-funded disability and life insurance, PTO and paid holidays, EAP, educational assistance, and parental leave.
Linchpin Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer.