Network Services Engineer, DoD Program

ZipRecruiter; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Network Services Engineer to support critical network systems for the U.S. Air Force. This role involves analyzing network requirements, maintaining architecture, and ensuring cybersecurity policies are applied. With a focus on delivering top-tier solutions, the company values operational expertise and technical knowledge. Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs, where your contributions will directly impact mission success. If you possess a passion for network engineering and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering roles.
• Thorough knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, analysis, design, and management of networked systems.
• Diagnose and resolve network problems effectively.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cisco Configuration

Network Troubleshooting

Firewall Management

Tools

Cisco Devices

Juniper Devices

Brocade Devices

HP Devices

Job description

Job Description

MAINSAIL Group is in search of a Network Services Engineer to support the Cyber and Networks Directorate located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, Massachusetts. This position supports the United States Air Force and the Base Information Transport Infrastructure Program.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support work involving planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and management of networked systems used for transmitting voice, data, and video information.

Functions required to be performed:

• Analyzing and recommending network requirements.
• Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure.
• Analyzing network workload.
• Monitoring network capacity and performance.
• Diagnosing and resolving network problems.
• Recommending network backup and recovery procedures.
• Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; ensuring the application of cybersecurity policies and practices in network service delivery.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in a network engineering role.
• Thorough knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Ability to use, configure, troubleshoot, and operate Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and/or HP network devices.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Company Description

MAINSAIL Group is headquartered in Boston, MA, and Washington, DC. We leverage extensive operational expertise and technical knowledge to deliver top-tier solutions to our clients. Our services support the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, including Program Management, Software Development, Systems Engineering, C4ISR Systems Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Agile methodologies, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics including, but not limited to, race, gender, age, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military veteran status, or physical disability with reasonable accommodations.