**This position is contingent on contract award**
We are Skyward.That is, a love for people, for improvement, for human advancement through information technology. We are a people-centered business with a desire to serve others. We are diverse and unified; creative and collaborative; a collection of complementary, not competing talents. And though on the surface we remain relaxed, beneath, a torrent of energy links us to our civic tech mission.
We stand by our values, and we won't compromise on any of them.
Integrity: We're conscientious, intentional, and empathetic. Our words and actions align. That's our character. Please don't ask us to play another part, we're poor actors.   Compassionate: If we may borrow a quote from Theodore Roosevelt: "No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care." Because our team is thoughtful and supportive, caring deeply for each other, our clients, and our work, this comes naturally. Inquisitive: We remain students by failing openly and turning lessons into solutions.Unconventional: For us, life isn't what happens outside of work. Work happens inside of life and our culture erases the line often dividing the two.   Authentic: Made possible only because we embody the values listed above. We're relaxed and fun yet intensely curious and driven. Team members are placed with thought, care, and precision to ensure that Trust, Truth, and Transparency continue to represent our brand.
Because of that, we continue Onward, Upward, and Skyward.
We need a Network Engineer.Are you someone who loves configuring and installing network devices and services, monitoring network engineering performance and ensuring system availability and reliability? If so, we really want to talk to you.
Come join us if you're motivated to learn from others, to learn from mistakes, to be part of a future-looking and growth-oriented team.
Let's go Skyward together.

What you'll do:

• Be part of a team that is supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by disseminating data to researchers who are studying ways to improve the quality and reduce the cost of care provided to chronically ill Medicare beneficiaries. (No big deal).
• Maintain Virtual Firewalls in AWS and Azure.
• Maintain and configure connectivity between AWS and Azure.
• Identify deficiencies in existing Network Management platforms and propose solutions that mediate these problems. May include identification of COTS platforms that are currently not deployed.
• Provide customizations to existing Network Management implementations to reduce the interval from identification of a fault to problem resolution.
• Support the integration of multiple COTS vendor products into a seamless operation for a given Cloud Deployment Model (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Integrate multiple COTS vendor products into a seamless operation for a Network Operations Center (NOC). 
• Design new Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) networks and/or plan transition from IPv4 to IPv6.

What we'd like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or equivalent and 2 years general work experience.
• Knowledge of architecting and configuring Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Network Management solutions (i.e., Tivoli, Computer Associates, HP OpenView) for Government applications.
• Experience working with Linux.
• Any of the following industry-recognized certifications:

o   Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) o   Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) o   Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

• A knack for troubleshooting. You love identifying and resolving network problems, which could extend into disaster recovery operations and on-call rotations to ensure constant network support.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Powershell, etc.

What would blow us away:

• Your entire experience has been supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. At Skyward, we're focused on hiring individuals with the right skills and passion to grow, not just checking off every box.

And now the important part. What we offer you:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
• 15 days of paid leave
• 7 days of sick leave
• 2 days bereavement leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Up to 40 hours for jury duty
• 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
• Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
• Company provided laptop
• $5,000 per year for professional development
• $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
• $2,000 referral bonus
• Life and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Who says government work can't be exciting!

We know great work deserves great pay. That's why we ensure our compensation is not only competitive but also fair and transparent, as required by Maryland law. Expect a salary that matches your skills, experience, location, and the value you bring to the table -because you're worth it!At Skyward, we believe diverse teams are the key to innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or background, can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We support flexible working hours and remote opportunities to help maintain a healthy work-life balance for all employees, including caregivers and those with unique needs. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance due to the nature of our work as a government contractor. Offers of employment with Skyward are contingent upon acceptable results of a background investigation.  PDN-9d38809b-bb5d-4fa9-a6e9-17a4b8483bbc