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ATHIOS is a Mission Support and Advisory Assistance service provider, founded on principles of Engagement and Versatility. The company began in September 2014 with the intent of providing highly specialized Information Technology (IT), Intelligence and Advanced Concept based support to customers in private and public sectors. Having served in the U.S. Army’s elite Special Operating Forces for over a decade, the founders created ATHIOS to engage in a wide range of IT and Intelligence assignments (Engagement), supporting the most complex and challenging requirements (Versatility) possible. Rooted firmly in its foundational principles, ATHIOS unfailingly provides work of exceptional caliber, renders exemplary customer support, and maintains the utmost ethical integrity, all while addressing the most intricate and demanding needs of its clientele.

At ATHIOS, our success is anchored in the unique blend of military and special operations technical expertise that we bring to almost every challenge. Drawing from the rich pool of concepts, methods, and practices of these elite communities, we tailor our services to precisely meet the needs of our clients.

Offering outsourced IT and Intelligence services, we extend our capabilities using Advanced Concepts and Technology to fulfill roles as high as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) through those of an Analyst. Our team of IT and Intelligence personnel boasts a diverse array of corporate and military experience derived from performing actual roles in the functional areas we support today. This wealth of knowledge and expertise is leveraged to provide our clients with the necessary support, whenever they need it no matter how complex the challenge may be.

Our team offers exceptional IT, Intelligence, Enterprise Automation, and Project Management support services, backed by extensive corporate and military experience. Having performed key roles in the areas we support, we possess a deep understanding of the nuances and complexities involved, as well as the efficiencies gained from the application of technology. This expertise empowers us to provide unparalleled support to our clients, addressing their needs promptly and effectively, regardless of the challenge.

Our motto encapsulates the spirit of embracing every challenge, engaging tasks with heartfelt dedication, and achieving goals with unwavering commitment. It reflects a company culture that values perseverance, empathy, and excellence in every endeavor.

ATHIOS……. “Embrace, Engage, Achieve - Conquering Challenges with Passion and Precision”

Athios is seeking a cleared Network Engineer (with VTC administration and networking expertise) to support the U.S. Dept of Treasury in Washington, D.C. This position is full-time, 100% onsite in downtown DC, Monday-Friday standard office hours, and available immediately upon favorable background check clearance. 

The Network Engineer shall perform a full range of duties to support network operations and administration services that encompasses major hardware and infrastructure software platforms throughout the enterprise system. The network includes the intranet, extranet, LAN, and WAN. Support may include after-hours or weekend support for maintenance, outage resolution, or other service support requested by the government. 

Tasks include:

• Build and maintain the day-day operation of the TFIN computer network. Maintain hardware and software; 
• Assist in disaster recovery operations. Protect data, software, and hardware from attacks; 
• Replace faulty network hardware components. Work closely with customers to identify potential issues and fix existing problems; 
• Design, configure, and test networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software. Review network designs and configurations to ensure consistency with architecture; 
• Implement, administer, and troubleshoot CISCO network devices including WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers; Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and other network and system problems; 
• Monitor and optimize network performance; 
• Coordinate computer network access and use; 
• Replace faulty network hardware components; 
• Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures; 
• Confer with customers and users and solve existing system issues; 
• Implement network and operating System Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to secure all aspects of the network; 
• Assist in providing IATT and ATO packages; Conduct research and testing on the state-of-the-art network information technologies; 
• Participate in customer briefings and design reviews; 
• Create, update, and maintain system level baseline documentation to include block diagrams, Simple Network Diagrams (SND), Detailed Network Diagrams (DND), and router & switch configuration Templates;
• Troubleshoot and resolve VTC connectivity issues.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in supporting network operations with a federal government agency
• Demonstrated knowledge of CISCO network devices
• Desired certifications: CCNP, CCNA, Security+, Net+
• College degree in Network Operations & Security, desired