Senior Network Engineer
Owl Cyber Defense•Columbia, MD
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Network Engineer installs, maintains, and evaluates complex Voice over IP, network systems, and communication infrastructure to ensure secure and reliable operations. The role troubleshoots advanced network issues, supports network architecture and design initiatives, and conducts feasibility and cost analyses for network enhancements and implementations. The position is in the Federal ITS Department, reports to the Federal Director, ITS, and has a hybrid work location in Columbia, Maryland.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant networking or systems engineering experience.
- Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, Linux systems, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Advanced knowledge of network architecture, routing, switching, and security technologies.
- Experience troubleshooting complex network and infrastructure issues.
- Ability to support network optimization, implementation, and customer-facing technical solutions.
- Must be able to travel up to 50%.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Support network implementation, including installation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software.
- Support VoIP implementation, including installation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software.
- Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, and related network technologies.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
- Support security hardening and implementation of cybersecurity best practices.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and installation guides.
- Support network architecture and design initiatives.
- Conduct feasibility and cost analyses for network enhancements and implementations.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Wellness programs
- Eligibility to participate in the Company's annual bonus program, subject to plan terms and conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
