Junior Network Engineer — TS/SCI Clearance (Columbia, MD)

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 52,200 - 85,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Employee discounts up to 50%

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a motivated Junior Network Engineer in Columbia, Maryland. This role focuses on maintaining secure and efficient network infrastructure and requires office presence five days a week. The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree in engineering technology and relevant network certifications such as A+, Network+, or Security+. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $52,200 to $85,600 yearly, along with extensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in similar programs and contracts.
• Must be 8570 / CWIP compliant with A+, Network+, or Security+ certification.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for network upgrade projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting end-user connectivity issues.
• Participate in installation and maintenance of LAN infrastructure.

Skills

Networking concepts (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS)

Installation and configuration of network devices

Hardware troubleshooting

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Communication and documentation skills

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

2 additional years of network engineering experience

Tools

Cisco

Brocade

Juniper

Job description

A telecommunications company is seeking a motivated Junior Network Engineer in Columbia, Maryland. This role focuses on maintaining secure and efficient network infrastructure and requires office presence five days a week. The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree in engineering technology and relevant network certifications such as A+, Network+, or Security+. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $52,200 to $85,600 yearly, along with extensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.