Network Engineer 24/7 Support

Synergy ECP • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security. In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services. This is a mission-critical opportunity supporting operations that run 24/7, 365 days a year. Our team ensures that essential systems stay online, secure, and performing at all times—and that includes overnight. We’re seeking an experienced Level 3 Network Engineer who is willing to step into a non-standard shift (including nights) to help keep this mission moving without interruption. This isn’t just another engineering role—this is the work that keeps everything else running. If you’re someone who thrives in high-responsibility environments and understands the importance of always-on operations, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Requirements

• Twelve (12) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years of experience with the following Network Tools: WhatsUp Gold and NetFlow.
• Five (5) years of experience with the following SIGINT Tools: Common View/Max View, Triton, and TUMMS.
• Computer Network Operations
• Information Technology SIGINT
• TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in all aspects of network management, from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks.
• Analyze design, specifications, and related documents.
• Implement communication system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment.
• Analyze network characteristics (e.g., traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput).
• Troubleshoot problems and recommend procurement of and/or modifications to network components.
• Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and provide support 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.
• Coordinate with system engineering and dataflow teams to ensure proper mission operations with minimal downtime.
• Facilitate the implementation of high-speed, scalable, fault-tolerant network topologies applicable to WAN and LAN design.
• Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements, including load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, and network address translation (NAT).
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
• Lead large efforts involving dynamic requirements and scaling.
• Work with system engineers and cross-organizational teams to define requirements.
• Resolve complex network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators.

Benefits

• highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!
• comprehensive Health Benefits package
• 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future.
• People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds
• strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider
• company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
• generous Paid Time Off benefit
• 11 paid holidays a year
• flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle
• participates annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations.
• weekly happy hour
• take a drive to nearby restaurants
• grab a snack or coffee in our café
• utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms
• SkillBridge Program takes the incredible experience our servicemembers already have and shows them how to apply it within corporate environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees