Network Engineer

About the role

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions. We strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success. As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your skills in network design and architecture to help support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop network infrastructure to meet the current and evolving needs of the Intelligence Community.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.
• Apply knowledge in network architecture to modernize mission-critical infrastructure.
• Optimize client operations and modernization using emerging technologies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects using Cisco hardware.
• Utilize technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards to impact national security missions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.
• Experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, or VPN.
• Experience with configuring and managing network devices.
• Experience with network topologies, including LAN, WAN, and cloud networks.
• Experience with network performance analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge of network security best practices, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption technologies.
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or Nagios.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Nice to have

• 15+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, or similar.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $72.12 to $110.58 per hour. Compensation is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.

Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction, US-CO-Aurora