Job Description

We are recruiting Senior Network Engineer on behalf of our client, a GovCon to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a network infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of networking and telecommunications, as well as the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical area with an emphasis on Networking and Telecommunications.

Secret Clearance is required.

 

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Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure to support business operations.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN).
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues and outages.
• Collaborate with other IT staff to develop and implement network solutions.
• Ensure network security through the implementation of appropriate measures and protocols.
• Document network configurations, changes, and procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior network engineers and other IT staff.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent with an emphasis on Networking and Telecommunications or a related technical area.
• Sec+CE certification within six months of hire.
• Cisco CCIE or Juniper JNCIE certification (optional).
• Minimum of four years of engineering experience with large scale IP networks.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and technologies (e.g., MPLS, VPN, QoS).
• Experience with network security practices and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Proficiency in network monitoring and performance tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCDP) are a plus.
• Secret Security clearance - THIS IS ESSENTIAL

 

Required Experience:

• Minimum four years of engineering experience with large scale IP networks.

 

Knowledge in several of the following areas is required:

• Large scale IP networking environments, preferably within the DoD.
• Cisco router/switch configuration and troubleshooting.
• Juniper router/switch configuration and troubleshooting.
• IP network troubleshooting.
• IP network lab testing.
• Substantial experience with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
• Routing with IS-IS and BGP.
• MPLS VPN/Traffic Engineering.

 

Additional Skills:

• Handling assignments involving technology, network planning and analysis, and testing strategies.
• Excellent presentation and email skills.
• Ability to participate in working groups.

Benefits & Compensation :

Annual salary is $120,000 - $130,000.

This is a 100% onsite role at Fort George Meade, MD. EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about Tenova LLC/HireMilitary's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster .

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