Network Engineer - TS/SCI w/ FS Poly Required

SOUND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS • Columbia, MD

97d • $55,000 - $64,150

About The Position

Sound Engineering Solutions is excited to announce a Sign-On Bonus for the successful candidate hired for this role! Join our team during this festive season and enjoy a rewarding career with additional perks. The position is for a Network Engineer located in Columbia, MD, with a total compensation range of $55,000 - $64,150 per year. The compensation package includes 100% company Funded BCBS Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan, 3 weeks PTO, 11 Government Holidays and more.

Requirements

• Active & Current TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly is REQUIRED.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CompTIA Network+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.

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.

Benefits

• 100% company Funded BCBS Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan.
• 3 weeks PTO.
• 11 Government Holidays.
• Sign-On Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree