Network Engineer L3

Jovian Concepts, LLC•Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Jovian Concepts, LLC is hiring a Network Engineer Level 3 for an opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. The role supports national security missions and requires a current, active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland polygraph; CCA candidates will not be considered at this time. The Network Engineer performs network services across design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of existing networks. The role analyzes designs, specifications, and related documents; administers LAN/CAN/WAN networks; schedules conversions and cutovers; and coordinates with users and sites to resolve network or system incidents. The engineer translates business requirements into telecommunications requirements, designs, and orders for LAN, CAN, WAN, voice, and video systems. The position also conducts engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives for strategic modernization and enhancement of medium- and large-scale telecommunications infrastructures, and assists end users, operations personnel, and strategic program management with network interfaces. The engineer works on a team configuring and supporting systems in person or remotely, including fielding new equipment. Ongoing support includes firewalls and cryptographic equipment. The role uses JIRA for ticketing, works in lab environments to support new systems and configuration upgrades, and devotes a substantial amount of time to SSP compliance work. Occasional or as-needed travel to OCONUS locations and on-call support for operational systems are required once the employee is up to speed.

Requirements

A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph; CCA candidates will not be considered.
One of the following education and experience pathways: a master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 10 years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum; or a bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 12 years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support; or, in lieu of a master's or bachelor's degree, 16 years of Network Engineering support experience and an industry-standard certification.
An IAT Level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M, or the ability to obtain it within six months of the start date.
Significant Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment experience.
Experience with firewalls.
Ability to travel occasionally or as needed to OCONUS locations.
Availability for on-call support for operational systems once up to speed.

Nice To Haves

Call Manager experience.
Cisco ASA Firewall experience.
Network design experience.
Experience automating repetitive tasks, inventory collection, and compliance requirements.
Experience working in cloud environments or with hyperconverged infrastructure and containerized environments.
Familiarity with Latte ‘Art and supporting STE/STN and SSP compliance for those devices.
An industry-standard certification such as Arista Configuration Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or a Juniper Certification Track.

Responsibilities

Perform network services spanning network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades.
Analyze network designs, specifications, and related documents.
Administer LAN, CAN, and WAN networks.
Schedule network conversions and cutovers.
Coordinate with users and sites to resolve network or system incidents.
Translate business requirements into telecommunications requirements, designs, and orders for LAN, CAN, WAN, voice, and video.
Analyze telecommunications alternatives for strategic modernization and design enhancements to medium- and large-scale telecommunications infrastructures.
Assist telecommunications end users, operations personnel, and strategic program management with network interfaces.
Configure systems and support them in person or remotely, including fielding new equipment.
Provide ongoing networking support, including support for firewalls and cryptographic equipment.
Use JIRA for ticketing.
Work in lab environments to support new systems and configuration upgrades.
Perform SSP compliance work.
Travel occasionally or as needed to OCONUS locations and provide on-call support for operational systems once up to speed.

Benefits

Three healthcare options through CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums.
Tax-advantaged health savings account options with up to 100% employer contribution.
Dental and vision coverage with 50% employer-paid premiums for employees and family.
401(k) with an 8% total contribution: 3% safe harbor and 5% annual profit share; immediately vested on day one, with no matching or additional employee contribution required.
Five weeks of PTO with no use-it-or-lose-it policy.
Eleven federal holidays.
Paid hours for company-required all-hands meetings and inclement weather leave.
Up-front tuition payment program; employees pursuing job-related degrees or certifications may be eligible for full up-front funding based on performance and job relevance.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, and long- and short-term disability coverage at no cost to eligible employees.
Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
Birthday and company-anniversary recognition and gifts.
Annual merit increases.
Loyalty bonus.
Employee- and family-friendly corporate events, including an annual team-building event and holiday party.