Network Engineer

About the role

Join our dynamic team at KaylaTek, where we foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. We're dedicated to providing you with the tools and opportunities to excel in your career while ensuring a high-quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data or infrastructure systems for messages, alarms, or issues.
• Identify and resolve issues or problems as appropriate; escalate when necessary.
• Troubleshoot problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalate as appropriate.
• Initiate resolution for enterprise-level routers and switches.
• Interface with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.
• Process Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) as directed by management.
• Maintain required security posture on all network equipment in accordance with DoD and local command mandates and requirements, including updates, STIGs, IOS upgrades, and other basic network security requirements.
• Support special projects and day-to-day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead.
• Participate in the on-call rotation schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Current 8140 IAT Level II (Advanced) certificate (Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) /Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security).
• Expert knowledge with LAN switching, including VLANs, VTP, Port Security, Spanning Tree, and Layer 2 and 3 switching configurations.
• Expert knowledge with Layer 3 routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, etc.) and best practices on implementation.
• Expert knowledge of DoD network and application security hardening requirements.
• Experienced with programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting encryption devices at network points of presence including management via GEM-X or other DoD management tools.
• Experienced with DoD COMSEC management processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools.
• Experience with DoD network security policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, FSA, 401(k) with company matching, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional Development Program, Military Leave Support, Referral bonuses.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Core hours: 6 am - 6 pm; Shift: 9 am - 5 pm (M-F); After hours support - Required (Duty phone will rotate between team members).

Location

Joint Base Anacosta-Bolling (JBAB), Washington DC - 100% on site (with ad-hoc telework).