Network Engineer 1

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our customers network infrastructure communication systems. In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security principles. Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting network devices and technologies. Familiarity with network monitoring tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure; Ensuring smooth and efficient operation of customers’ network infrastructure communication systems; Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies; Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management; Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components; Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements; Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information; Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN’s, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate; Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools; Provide input to the design of the organization’s network and mission architecture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and five (5) years of relevant professional experience; or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or seven (7) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree making total experience requirement twelve (12) years in Network Engineering without a degree; (IAT) Level I certification; active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph; In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security principles; Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting network devices and technologies; Familiarity with network monitoring tools and methodologies.

Benefits

Medical: Three rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums; Tax-advantaged health savings account with generous employer contribution; Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family; 401K – 10% total contribution – 5% safe harbor – 5% annual profit share; 4 weeks starting PTO; 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays; Paid hours for company-required training; Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy; Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc.; $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance; Paid parental leave; Annual swag drops; Flexible work schedules; Generous referral bonus program; Employee appreciation and family-friendly corporate events.