Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

We are seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to design, install, maintain, and optimize network and communications systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in troubleshooting network issues, assisting with architecture design, and implementing security and infrastructure improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of network protocols, topologies, hardware, and security principles to ensure efficient system operations.

• Gather user network requirements using multiple methodologies and develop technical documentation, system security requirements, and test plans.

• Design, install, maintain, and evaluate network systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across various protocols, topologies, and hardware environments.

• Assist with network architecture design, feasibility assessments, and cost studies.

• Utilize expertise in internetworking, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance and develop network infrastructure.

• Apply technical and business experience to improve processes for deploying and maintaining network solutions.

• Collaborate with team members to develop new network designs and contribute to service improvements.

• Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) as needed to ensure network resilience.

• Responsible for design, deployment, testing, certification, patching, and addressing interoperability for all features and components, including:

  • Switches, firewalls, load balancers, software-defined networking (SDN), and private cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in network troubleshooting, infrastructure design, and security implementation.

• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, BGP, etc.) and security best practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• A current/active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph.

• 3-5 years of experience in network engineering, system administration, or cybersecurity.

• Associates degree and 7+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 3+ years of experience. However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud-based network infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools, automation scripting, and cybersecurity frameworks.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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