Network Engineer (Network Engineering, Associate)

Responsibilities

• Review detailed network designs and network configurations to ensure consistency with the architecture, as well as gain insight into optimizing network architectures based on real-world applications
• Create, update, and maintain system level baseline documentation to include block diagrams, Simple Network Diagrams (SND), Detailed Network Diagrams (DND), and router & switch configuration Templates
• Implement network and operating System Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to secure all aspects of the network
• Aid in providing IATT and ATO packages for lab environments
• Provide network expertise and establish connections on site installations
• Provide engineering expertise and troubleshooting skills to solve problems and restore reliability to the network and associated systems
• Provide inputs to routine weekly meetings, status updates, site calls, and written documentation for procedures, trip reports, and network analysis
• Work closely with other departments/organizations and collaborate with other IT staff on infrastructure activities
• Support customer’s briefings and design reviews, and work independently in a multi-tasking environment

Requirements

• Seven (7) years' experience working independently and/or as part of a Network team to configure, install, support and maintain network hardware and software infrastructure including switches, routers (Cisco, Ruckus/Brocade), firewalls (Juniper), Encryption Devices (KG175x) etc.
• Maintain and monitor network security and ensure corporate security compliance
• Five (5) years’ experience in system administration of LAN/WAN systems, network security, systems maintenance, systems monitoring/reporting, requirements analysis, requirements planning, resource scheduling, configuration management, and documentation management
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 switching
• Knowledge of basic concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless)
• Ability to develop and write Standard Operating Procedures for technical and non-technical consumers as well as Network Diagrams
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Cisco CCNA Certification or equivalent (e.g. JNCIA, Network +)
• Must be able to move/lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexible with work schedule to include occasional weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education and/or advanced certification; a Master's degree will be considered in lieu of 3 years of professional experience; a PHD will be considered in lieu of 5 years of professional experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive range of benefits to support your overall well-being
• Health, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance

Pay

The projected compensation range is $100,000 - $151,000 per year.

Schedule

This position currently requires an on-site schedule, with 5 days on-site and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.