Network Engineer

hackajob; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is looking for a motivated Network Engineer to join its team in Chantilly, VA. The role requires expertise in network installation and management, particularly with Cisco equipment. Candidates should have over five years of IT experience with a clear understanding of network protocols and the ability to communicate effectively. A High School diploma is required, along with relevant technical certifications being preferred. The position includes hands-on training and collaborative problem-solving with team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology, focusing on network management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and non-verbally.
• Hands-on experience in installation and management of networks.

Responsibilities

• Install and manage IP networks, WANs, switches, and routers.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to teams.
• Conduct training sessions for team members.

Skills

Networking expertise

Cisco routers and switches

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications (e.g. CCNA)

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Network Engineer to join our team based out of Chantilly, VA. The Network Engineer must exhibit good judgment in interfacing with all government and contract personnel, providing proper examples of work performance, and adherence to professional standards and operational and security guidelines as defined by the Government and ManTech International, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on experience and expertise in the installation and management of public and/or private networks such as Internet protocol (IP) networks, wide area networks (WANs), switches, routers (Cisco), and troubleshooting servers and networks to provide maximum performance; provide guidance to the Network/Server Lead, provide weekly and monthly performance reports, as well as daily reporting to the customer on all critical issues and their resolutions.
• Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities, expertise to identify innovative solutions to most complex situations; analyze and develop new hardware requirements and prepare specifications for hardware.
• Direct and lead preparation of engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages; develop infrastructure installation schedules.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and business partners, troubleshoot complex issues; assist design of network installation configuration for new sites, support decommissioning of a site, and assist in moves, support computer systems and peripherals.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams for procurement, installation, and management of network related inventory (switches, routers, servers, storage solutions, etc.); travel to customer sites and perform deployment activities to include site surveys, install hardware, install software, remove hardware, check hardware for shipment that connect to network; organize and direct hardware installations and support site surveys.
• Conduct training sessions to ensure all team members are cross trained in supported technology, provide Tier III network technical issue resolution, to include infrastructure-related problems and proper use of hardware; direct and lead preparation of drawings documenting network configuration changes at each site.
• May lead functional teams or projects that requires depth and/or breadth of expertise, and all other tasks as assigned by the Network/Server Lead, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prepare drawings documenting configuration changes at each site; prepare site installation and trip reports; respond to requests and document actions taken in a ticketing system.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology, focus on network, Cisco routers and switch configurations, LAN/WAN Management; High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience and expertise in the installation and management of public and/or private networks such as Internet protocol (IP) networks, wide area networks (WANs), switches, routers (Cisco), and troubleshooting servers and networks to provide maximum performance.
• Clear and effective communication both verbally and non-verbally to deliver updates; briefings; or interface with co-workers; leadership as well as customer.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, effective decision-making to include experience in Customer Service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Productivity applications.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% CONUS and/or OCONUS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certifications, in networking (e.g. CCNA, CCST, CCNP) preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting network and server installation, integration, and support in the Federal government enterprise environment.
• Experience contributing as part of an Agile team.
• Current active Secret clearance strongly preferred

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically lift equipment weight up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform installation work in constrained spaces like under work desks, in small cubicles, and counter window environments.
• Must be able to remain in stationary position for up to 50% of the time.
• Must be able to deliver clear and effective communication both verbally and non-verbally to deliver updates; briefings; or interface with co-workers; leadership as well as customer.
• Must be able to work in an office environment and be able to freely move within this space to utilize office equipment as well as interface with co-workers and customers.
• Must be able to effectively use IT peripherals such as laptop, desktop, printer, fax machine, etc.
• Must be able to deliver presentations as needed.
• Must be able to review; decipher and understand program manuals; software/hardware manuals; training manuals; etc.