Network Engineer

Lentech • Fort Meade, MD

23d • $181,898 - $190,260

About The Position

Perform network engineering tasks and functions. Develop, plan, and implement scalable network solutions, new network layouts, and upgrades. Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software. Implement and manage network security measures, including firewall rules, access controls, and security protocols to protect data. Resolve network issues. Monitor network health, analyze traffic patterns, improve visibility through metrics and alerting, and create and maintain network documentation, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Active and current TS/SCI with FSP from MD CI/FS; polygraph dates must be within the last six years.
• Twelve years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• At least three years of experience as a Network Engineer within the last three years.
• Proficiency with Linux.
• CCNA or CCNP certification.
• Security+ certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of network engineering experience in lieu of the degree.
• An IAT Level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of, and ability to use and/or support, Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to use and/or support, Palo Alto firewalls.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to use and/or support, Dell and HPE Linux servers.
• Experience patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources.
• Experience with Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement scalable network solutions, new network layouts, and upgrades.
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls, and network software.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewall rules, access controls, and security protocols.
• Resolve network issues.
• Monitor network health, analyze traffic patterns, and improve visibility through metrics and alerting.
• Create and maintain network documentation, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level