Network Engineer

$100,000 - $100,000/Yr

Sentar - Quantico, VA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Quantico, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Sentar is looking for a Network Engineer to support our Federal Government Client in Quantico, VA. The ideal candidate will provide technical engineering support for a highly complex network infrastructure environment that includes multiple enclaves with various classification levels. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity and performance of the network systems that support our federal agency's operations. The Network Engineer will be responsible for gathering user network requirements through various methodologies to create necessary technical documentation, including system requirements documents, systems security requirements documents, and system test plans. In this position, you will install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications systems. Troubleshooting and resolving network issues involving various protocols, topologies, and networking hardware will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will utilize your knowledge of internetworking, computer systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance your understanding of current network designs and collaborate effectively with other team members. The role requires both independent work and teamwork to improve network solutions and contribute to network service enhancements. Candidates must have an active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI. The hiring process includes a preliminary phone interview with the prime contractor, followed by a second round phone interview with technical leads. If approved, the candidate will undergo FSO checks for clearance before the VAR process can begin, which is estimated to take about three weeks. It is advised not to put in a notice until the process is complete, after which the start date will be confirmed with the customer.

Responsibilities

  • Gather user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies to provide necessary technical documentation, system requirements documents, systems security requirements documents, and system test plans.
  • Install, maintain and evaluate network systems and communications systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network issues involving various protocols, topologies, networking hardware, etc.
  • Utilize knowledge of internetworking, computer systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance understanding of current network designs and to collaborate with other team members.
  • Work independently and collectively to help improve network solutions and contribute to network service improvements.

Requirements

  • Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI.
  • 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing network solutions.
  • Experience configuring switches and routers.
  • Experience with configuring from the CLI.
  • Experience with IT Ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow, etc).
  • Experience providing Tier 2, 3, or 4 troubleshooting and support.
  • Experience in classified and unclassified network environments.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree
  • CCNA Certification
  • Experience with BGP, and/or EIGRP.

Benefits

  • Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees.
  • Voluntary Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Critical Illness, Accident insurance options available.
  • Two different medical plans (Standard PPO/OAP or HDHP) and two different dental plans (Base PPO or Buy-Up PPO).
  • 401(k) plan with a healthy match of employee contributions.
  • PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service.
  • Building a Better YOU program offering educational resources and community building activities.
  • Journey LIVE, a preventative mental health service providing access to live and on-demand mental health and wellness content.
  • Sentar Serves committee for community service and giving back.
  • Robust professional development and education assistance plan.
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