Junior Network Engineer

Angsignal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ANG SIGNAL in Washington, DC is seeking a Network Engineer to support the federal government. The role focuses on network engineering and support of the enterprise network, with hands-on work on cloud migrations, security, and cyber defense to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.

This on-site position requires strong technical foundation, the ability to troubleshoot, configure Cisco routers/switches/firewalls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep networks up and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Network Engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Experience with physical network deployment, data center racking, and structured cabling.
• Experience configuring and running firewalls is preferred.
• Experience with Aruba wireless and switches, and Fortinet firewalls, is a plus.
• General understanding of project management processes and terminology.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on network and cabling issues
• Support the LAN and WAN infrastructure, remote sites, and data centers
• Configure and manage Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability
• Install, wire, and test networking equipment in data centers and telecom closets following detailed engineering diagrams.
• Troubleshoot network and cabling problems and coordinate with the various department administrators to facilitate troubleshooting efforts
• Participate in lab configuration and testing of new technologies
• Prepare network topology diagrams, write Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance plans and provide status reports as required
• Participate in data calls and other operational and maintenance tasks

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco routers & switches

Firewall configuration

Aruba wireless

Fortinet firewalls

Project management basics

Prioritization / multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Fortinet

Aruba wireless

Structured cabling

Job description

ANG SIGNAL is looking for a Network Engineer to join our team supporting the federal government in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will provide network engineering and support of the enterprise network to support the mission of our federal client, and will have hands‑on experience with cloud migrations, network security, and cyber security. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical foundation and a passion for secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions.

This is an on-site position in Washington, DC.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Us:

ANG SIGNAL is a technology focused company specialized in delivering world class network services and mission critical solutions to the federal government. We strongly believe that our staff is our greatest asset and the backbone of our company and that a company is only as good as its team members. We strive to hire the most highly qualified applicants for a wide range of challenging and fulfilling positions. Our diverse team embraces challenges in an inclusive atmosphere that values work-life balance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

ANG SIGNAL offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays; medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage plans; matching 401K plan and tuition/training reimbursement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on network and cabling issues
• Support the LAN and WAN infrastructure, remote sites, and data centers
• Configure and manage Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability
• Install, wire, and test networking equipment in data centers and telecom closets following detailed engineering diagrams.
• Troubleshoot network and cabling problems and coordinate with the various department administrators to facilitate troubleshooting efforts
• Participate in lab configuration and testing of new technologies
• Prepare network topology diagrams, write Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance plans and provide status reports as required
• Participate in data calls and other operational and maintenance tasks

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a Network Engineering role
• Cisco Routers and Switches hands-on experience
• Hands-on experience with physical network deployment, data center racking, and structured cabling best practices
• Experience configuring and running firewalls is preferred
• Experience with Aruba wireless and switches, and Fortinet firewalls, is a plus
• General understanding of project management processes and terminology
• Ability to multitask and set priorities
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Background check / Clearance Requirements:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.