Skyward is hiring a
Network Engineer

Summary

Join us at Skyward, a people-centered business that values integrity, compassion, and innovation. We're seeking a Network Engineer to support the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by disseminating data to researchers and maintaining virtual firewalls in AWS and Azure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or equivalent
• 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: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• A knack for troubleshooting
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Powershell, etc

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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