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# Network System Engineer

- **Company:** Mitchell Martin
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, Data Normalization, Distributed Data Store, Security Log, Data Streaming, Data Storage Technologies, System Availability, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d196180c-6feb-40d7-87c6-da9776d14c94/network-system-engineer

## About the Role

* 5 years of experience in administering large-scale data analysis environments.
 * Strong expertise in clustering, data storage, and search optimization.
 * Proven ability to manage production incidents and root cause analysis.
 * Experience in high availability production environments.
 * Excellent communication skills and ability to engage technical stakeholders.

## Description

Job DescriptionNetwork System Engineer - Richmond, VA - Contract - $70-75 Per HR

This role involves overseeing the operational stability of a data analysis platform in a hybrid setting. The candidate will work closely with security and operations teams to ensure seamless data flow and platform reliability. A strong background in system administration and data pipeline management is essential.

Key Responsibilities

 * Manage end-to-end production support for a distributed data analysis environment.
 * Ensure high availability and performance of the platform supporting security use cases.
 * Lead incident response and service restoration efforts.
 * Enable security log ingestion and data normalization for security operations.
 * Administer data pipeline management tools for optimal data routing and cost efficiency.