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Stratum Networks Inc. · 3 months ago

Telecommunications Network Engineer - Level 0 (Network Engineer)

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$49K/yr - $86K/yr

2+ years exp

Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company that provides high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. They are seeking a Level 0 Telecommunications Network Engineer to support clients by performing maintenance and troubleshooting of existing networks, resolving routine network problems, and executing scheduled maintenance routines.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyVirtualization

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance, sustainment of existing networks, and identification/correction of issues

Resolve routine network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators

Monitors data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues. Activates scripts as alarms occur or issues surface. Confirms accuracy of messages, alarms or issues and/or determines severity of problem, issue or alarm. Initiates resolution as appropriate

Troubleshoots problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate. Researches issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures

Resolves basic issues; documents the results. Communicates occurrence of alarms or issues and resulting actions taken to resolve or escalate problem

Executes scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures. Identifies issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary

Activates/deactivates network lines according to established schedules

Performs first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk)

Interfaces with users and/or network vendors

Can follow detailed work instructions

Qualification

Network engineering experienceIAT level II certificationWAN technologiesCisco devicesMPLSBGPVPNsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION

Two (2) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required

Associate's degree in engineering technology from an accredited college is required

Two (2) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree

Experience with installation and configuration of any levels of network devices, such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper devices is a plus

Experience supporting WAN technologies such as SONET (OC3, OC48, OC192), DS3, T1, etc

Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc

Experience with MPLS, BGP, VPNs, etc

An IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required

Candidate must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance