Principle Network Engineer

### **Our Mission Focus** Gray Link Technologies is a mission\-driven technology and cybersecurity company that supports U.S. government customers in designing, securing, and operating resilient enterprise networks. We value technical excellence, accountability, and people who take ownership of complex problems in high\-impact environments. ### **What You’ll Lead** As a Senior Network Engineer, you will serve as the on\-site Principle Network Engineer in Montgomery, AL, ensuring mission\-critical connectivity for government operations through disciplined design and operational rigor. Key responsibilities include: * Architecting and delivering Enterprise Network Architecture solutions across routed and switched environments * Leading advanced Network Troubleshooting and root\-cause analysis for complex incidents * Driving Network Design and Implementation efforts, including configuration control and documentation * Strengthening security posture through Network Hardening and standards\-based engineering Required qualifications: * 10\+ Years Experience in enterprise networking roles * CCNP certification or Palo Alto Network Security Architect credential * Proven Subject Matter Expert (SME) capability; familiarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN) is strongly preferred If you’re ready to own high\-impact network outcomes, apply to discuss how your expertise can support this mission.### **Daily Technical Rhythm** Your day as a Network Engineer starts on\-site with targeted checks of utilization and circuit bandwidth, escalating and reporting anomalies to Government leads. You move between production and lab environments to analyze and simulate traffic, validating updated configurations before rollout. Hands\-on work includes installing, upgrading, patching, and hardening routers, switches, load balancers, and serial consoles, with careful cable management after each touch. You may refine or retire automation scripts to reduce repeat effort, then close the loop by documenting each incident or change for audit readiness. When accountable equipment must move, you provide written notice to the ITEC/PC within 4 hours. ### **Benefits Snapshot** Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Competitive Salary; Paid Time Off; and Employee Discounts.