DoD Ground Station Network Engineer—On-Site DC Metro

Qwaltec, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development budget

Growth opportunities in a mission‑driv

Job summary

Qwaltec is seeking a Network Engineer to administer and secure LAN/WAN networks for a Department of War customer. This on-site role is located in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area and requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues; install, configure, maintain software on network systems; and implement security measures in line with agency directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, MIS, CS, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in a network support role in a multi-platform environment.
• Solid TCP/IP knowledge and network protocol experience.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification at IAT Level III (e.g., CCNP/CCIE).

Responsibilities

• Administer LANs, WANs, and remote networks in a client/server environment.
• Operate and maintain servers, switches, firewalls, and routers.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and correct LAN/WAN issues.
• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade software on network systems.
• Implement and maintain network security per policies.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Network troubleshooting

Security policy implementation

Client/server environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, MIS, CS, or related field

Tools

Cisco equipment

CCNA

CCNP/CCIE

JNCIA

DoD security clearance familiarity

Job description

Qwaltec is seeking a Network Engineer to administer and secure LAN/WAN networks for a Department of War customer. This on-site role is located in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area and requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues; install, configure, maintain software on network systems; and implement security measures in line with agency directives.