Network Engineer, Junior

ManTech - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech, you'll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Junior Computer Network Support Specialist to join our team in the DMV area. We have opportunities in the Washington, DC area as well as Northern Virginia and Maryland. If you are looking for an opportunity in any of those locations, we encourage you to apply. As a Junior Computer Network Support Specialist, you will assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks within the organization, working under the guidance of Senior Engineers to support the organization's network infrastructure. Your role will involve assisting in the configuration, installation, and maintenance of network devices, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. You will troubleshoot network issues, analyze logs, and implement corrective actions to ensure smooth network operation. Additionally, you will assist in implementing and maintaining network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls. You will also monitor network security events, analyze vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate security patches and updates. Collaboration with other IT Teams, such as System Administrators, Database Administrators, and Security Teams, will be essential to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the network infrastructure. Furthermore, you will assist Senior Engineers in the planning and execution of network-related projects, such as network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks within an organization, working under the guidance of Senior Engineers.
• Assist in the configuration, installation, and maintenance of network devices, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Troubleshoot network issues, analyze logs, and implement corrective actions to ensure smooth network operation.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
• Assist in monitoring network security events, analyzing vulnerabilities, and implementing appropriate security patches and updates.
• Collaborate with other IT Teams, such as System Administrators, Database Administrators, and Security Teams, to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the network infrastructure.
• Assist Senior Engineers in the planning and execution of network-related projects, such as network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline.
• DoD 8570.01-m- IAT Level II Certification must be obtained within 6 months of commencing work on the Task Order: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant industry standard certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco/Juniper, or AWS Advanced Networking.