Firm Overview

Bates White is a boutique consulting firm based in Washington, DC. Recognized as a top workplace, the firm provides advanced economic, financial, and econometric analysis to law firms, companies, and government agencies.

Through our supportive, collaborative, and collegial culture, we invest in our talent and provide opportunities for career advancement. We are proud to have been consistently ranked among the top firms in the Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms, named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the past nine years, listed as a top consulting firm by Management Consulted and ranked #42 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top 200 Most Loved Workplaces.

If you are looking for a place to do high-quality work and have fun along the way, read below to discover how you can be part of our team. Learn more about our firm at: www.bateswhite.com.

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Bates White’s network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance. You will monitor network systems, identify and resolve issues, and ensure security protocols are in place to protect data and systems. You will

collaborate with other Technical Services teams to plan network upgrades, optimize configurations, and support business needs. You will:

• Design, implement, and maintain data center infrastructure, including switches (Arista), firewalls (Palo Alto), and load balancers (Netscaler).
• Design, implement, and maintain Aruba access switches, wireless infrastructure, and network access control systems (ClearPass).
• Manage connectivity for internet services, co-location facilities, and public cloud platforms (Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect).
• Monitor and optimize the performance, reliability, and security of the organization's network infrastructure.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, procedures, and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system availability, security, performance, connectivity, and overall functionality.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication across all organizational levels to ensure collaboration and operational efficiency.
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 6 years of professional experience in network operations and engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DHCP, BGP, STP, QoS, DNS, SNMP, NetFlow, and port channel.
• Expertise in Network access control (NAC), 802.1x authentication, and zero-trust security principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of firewalls, network security, and segmentation practices.
• Hands-on experience with network devices from leading vendors such as Cisco, Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto, F5, and Netscaler.
• Proficiency using network management and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Datadog, CloudVision, Aruba Central, Wireshark, and iperf.
• Familiarity with data center-to-public cloud connectivity solutions such as AWS Direct connect and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• May require more than 40.0 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

We are committed to providing an exceptional employee experience. You can expect:

• Competitive compensation—the salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000. This position is also eligible for bonus compensation on a discretionary basis. The actual salary offered for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including qualifications and experience, education, external market data, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package—includes tuition reimbursement up to $75K, low healthcare premiums, wellness benefits, and more! To learn more about our benefits offerings, click here.
• Hybrid work environment with three coordinated in-office days per week.
• Open culture where your voice is heard, your input is sought, and your contributions are rewarded.
• Fun and engaging culture including frequent social events.
• Amenities that include a fitness center, rooftop terrace, standing desks, espresso, fresh fruit, breakfast and afternoon snack, billiards, and ping pong.
• Employee-driven community outreach program featuring fundraising events (e.g., trivia, game shows, cooking competitions, etc.), volunteer opportunities, and matching funds along with our pro bono program.
• Investment in your career through training programs, an assigned mentor and peer coach, and frequent feedback.
• Networking opportunities through employee interest groups, Women’s Network, International Network, Diversity-Inclusion Council, and BWProud Network.
  
  

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume.

Bates White is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at (202) 408-6110 or email your request to [email protected]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the Know your Rights Poster for more information.