Network Engineer 3

TRIDENT SYSTEMS•Fairfax, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer in a 24/7 mission support environment. The Network Engineer 3 provides technical expertise, support, maintenance, repair, and upgrades, and applies knowledge of network communications, computer operating systems, debugging, and troubleshooting. The role is hands-on and focuses on enterprise networking, including Cisco platforms, multicast video transport, and virtualized network environments. The engineer troubleshoots complex issues under operational pressure and contributes to system design, integration, and continuous improvement, working with program leadership, system engineers, and operational stakeholders to maintain resilient, low-latency, secure network performance across classified and unclassified environments. The role develops solutions using enterprise-class routing, switching, and application services, and implements, designs, and operates Government network infrastructure. It also supports secure DoD networks and mission-ready classified and unclassified servers and systems. The position is 100% onsite at the Fairfax, Virginia office, Monday through Friday, with the ability to provide quick response to critical system issues as needed. The listed full-time salary range is $90,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location. Hired applicants may be eligible for health benefits; medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life insurance with AD&D; short- and long-term disability; voluntary life and other ancillary coverage; HSA, FSA, and DCFSA spending accounts; paid time off; holidays; a 401(k) with automatic company contribution; tuition reimbursement; parental, pregnancy, and military leaves; and a potential annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems from an accredited college or university, or equivalent education or additional work experience.
At least 4 years of networking experience with switches and routers, TCP/IP routing protocols, and current Linux administration.
CCNP Security certification.
Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP), and network design principles.
Experience with multicast networking (PIM and IGMP) and video transport over IP networks.
Experience with virtualized network environments, such as VMware, virtual switching, and network segmentation.
Experience capturing, analyzing, and translating system performance trends and providing technical inputs for requirements for moderately to highly complex systems.
Experience estimating, tracking, managing, and reporting technical, schedule, and risk performance for assigned projects.
Ability to analyze information and complex issues using critical thinking, logic, and reasoning.
Demonstrated teamwork capabilities and contribution to project success.
Experience multitasking with multiple competing deadlines.
Ability to work 100% onsite at the Fairfax, VA office, Monday through Friday.
Ability to provide 24/7 quick response to critical system issues as needed.
Red Hat Linux experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive solutions using enterprise-class routing, switching, and application services for the client.
Implement, design, and operate Government network solutions and infrastructure.
Assist in managing secure DoD networks and provide continuous support for mission-ready classified and unclassified servers and systems.
Design, implement, and sustain enterprise network solutions supporting mission-critical C2 and surveillance systems.
Serve as a subject matter expert for Cisco infrastructure, including Catalyst 9400 and 8300 platforms, Cisco Firepower 1120/1150 ASA platforms, and Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center.
Engineer and maintain multicast-enabled networks for real-time video distribution, including PIM, IGMP, and QoS tuning for video streams.
Support secure DoD network operations across classified and unclassified environments, ensuring compliance with IA, STIG, and EMSEC requirements.
Provide engineering support and analyze system requirements related to implementing networked system and component infrastructure.
When required, research, analyze, recommend, and procure hardware and software systems.
Support development of system design documents, configuration drawings, operator guides, maintenance and training manuals, and system administrator manuals.
Analyze system performance trends and provide technical inputs for new requirements for systems of moderate to high complexity.
Estimate, track, manage, and report technical, schedule, and risk performance for assigned projects.
Provide quick response to critical system issues as needed.