Network Engineer, Junior

$51,600 - $105,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - Annapolis Junction, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Annapolis Junction, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Junior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing local and wide area network systems to support Army formations and training globally. This position involves managing network uptime, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring the network infrastructure meets evolving organizational needs through careful planning and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and enhance local and wide area network systems.
• Plan design, evaluate, select, and upgrade operating systems and protocol suites.
• Resolve interoperability problems to ensure operations across all platforms.
• Conduct performance testing and documentation of network systems.
• Administer networks and manage configuration settings.
• Provide input on acquisitions and design layout as requested.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in establishing, administering, troubleshooting, and documenting network connectivity.
• Experience with physical installation and maintenance of networking equipment.
• Knowledge of basic and industry-standard IP network topologies.
• Ability to document, edit, and maintain technical information for network systems documentation.
• Ability to travel to support work activities, such as installations.
• Secret clearance required.
• High School diploma or GED.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting lifecycle replacement of networking components and appliances.
• Knowledge of existing DoD network services or network implementations.
• Knowledge of Cisco and firewall hardware.
• Excellent comprehension and technical writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree.
• CCNA Certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care support
• Recognition awards program