Senior Communications Engineer (DHS)

ARETUM, a leading technology company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Communications Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Communications Engineer at Aretum, you will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced communication systems and networks to support our clients' mission-critical operations.

ARETUM is known for providing cutting-edge solutions and outstanding service to Federal clients in various sectors, including Next Generation Analytics, Engineering Services, Training Services, IT Systems, Cyber Security, PMO Support, and Financial Consulting. Our mission is to deliver technology-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of our government clients, enabling them to achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently.

• Design and implement scalable, performant, and secure computer networks. 
• Install and configure network hardware/software components. 
• Diagnose and resolve network issues, to ensure smooth and uninterrupted network operations. 
• Implement and maintain security measures as per government policies to protect the networks from potential threats and unauthorized access. 
• Monitor network performance and optimize configurations to ensure optimal speed, reliability, and efficiency. 
• Work closely with IT teams to integrate network components with other infrastructure elements. 
• Maintain detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures. 
• Plan and execute periodic network equipment upgrades, apply patches, and ensure the overall health of the network. 
• Monitor network traffic patterns and plan for capacity expansion to accommodate future business needs. 
• Ability to work during non-business hours and participate on-call rotation.  Provide 24/7/365 Tier 3 response to any/all outages or out-of-parameter conditions within 15 minutes of occurrence and ensure email notification to customer upon initiation of response. 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a current IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE, GICSP, CND, or equivalent)
• Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.  
• Must have ten (10) years of experience in a network engineering role.
• Strong technical skills in networking protocols and technologies. Must have a strong understanding of fundamentals (HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, SSL) 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.  
• Attention to details. 
• Experience with Amazon Web Services. Understanding of AWS CloudFormation is a plus. 

ARETUM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or age.

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