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The MIL Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Network Engineer (Network Engineering, Associate)

Lexington Park, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $151K/yr

7+ years exp

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Network Engineer (Network Engineering, Associate) to support a Federal Government client in Patuxent River, MD. The Network Engineer will provide support to the government client and apply system engineering and computer networking principles to develop, design, and integrate hardware and software systems associated with networks.

Financial ServicesInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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. Assist 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

Qualification

Network hardware configurationCisco CCNA CertificationLAN/WAN system administrationNetwork securityLayer 2 switchingCisco CCNP CertificationMicrosoft VisioLinux - RHELIPSECVPNQoSEffective communication

Required

A minimum of 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. Monitoring and controlling the performance and status of the network resources, utilizing software and hardware tools, identifying and diagnosing complex problems and factors affecting network performance. Undertake routine preventative measures, maintain and monitor network security and ensure corporate security compliance

A Minimum of 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

Must be flexible with work schedule to include occasional weekends

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

All applicants for this position must possess a current Top-Secret clearance; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects