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BayNova · 5 months ago

Junior Network Engineer

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

BayNova is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure Team in support of a federal government customer. The role involves providing hands-on technical support for the global network infrastructure and requires experience in network configuration and troubleshooting, particularly in AWS environments.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be involved with the creation of procedures, identifying, troubleshooting and resolving problems, and assuring that requirements are met for new and existing systems in support of engineering and installation

This position provides hands on technical support and managerial direction for the global network infrastructure of a large Federal Government agency

Additionally, this individual should have experience with the setup and maintenance of VPN tunnels, vLAN configurations, wireless network configurations, IPv6 and IPv4 (including complex sub-netting) and network security (Cisco ASA Firewalls, ACLs, IPsec, and other encryption methodologies)

Assist in configuring and maintaining AWS VPCs, subnets, route tables, and security groups under senior engineer supervision

Support the monitoring and troubleshooting of AWS network connectivity issues using CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and other native tools

Aid in the setup of site-to-site VPNs and Direct Connect links between on-premise infrastructure and AWS cloud environments

Perform routine audits of network access control lists (ACLs) and security group rules to ensure compliance with organizational policies

Collaborate with cloud engineers to support hybrid network architecture and ensure consistent network performance across AWS and on-prem environments

Document AWS network configurations, changes, and topology diagrams for operational and compliance purposes

Assist in managing Elastic IP addresses, NAT gateways, and internet gateways to support scalable AWS deployments

Participate in the implementation of AWS Transit Gateway configurations to optimize inter-VPC connectivity

Provide Tier 1 support for cloud network incidents and escalate complex issues to senior network or cloud engineers

Support the deployment and testing of network automation scripts using AWS CLI, CloudFormation, or Terraform under guidance

Experience with enterprise class Cisco routers and switches, installation, configuration, hardware/software updates and patching, advanced troubleshooting skills, including the ability to capture and analyst packet level data (i.e. Wireshark PCAPS)

Experience with network management tools such Cisco Prime

Experience with network monitoring tools, e.g., RiverBed, Netflow, TAPs and SPANs

Experience with VPN’s and other remote access applications

Experience with wireless network configurations and installation

Knowledge of Switches, Routers, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, UDP, QoS

Must demonstrate advanced understanding of TCP/IP including layer 2/3 VLANs and routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP

Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing

Must be available for weekend and evening work if required

Must be able to document in detail all implementations and projects

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Qualification

Network administrationAWS VPC configurationCisco routersSwitchesNetwork securityVPN setupMaintenanceNetwork monitoring toolsTCP/IP knowledgePublic Trust ClearanceCCNA certificationTechnical documentationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

2+ years of network administration