Network Engineer

T-Rex Solutions • Columbia, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

T-Rex is looking for a fully cleared Network Engineer to work on a program in the Columbia, Maryland area in support of the Intelligence Community.

Requirements

• 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.
• An IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
• Candidate must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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

• competitive salaries
• performance bonuses
• training and educational reimbursement
• Transamerica 401(k)
• Cigna healthcare benefits
• PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date)
• paid parental leave
• individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits
• annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement
• a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree