Network Engineer

Lentech Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lentech Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a Network Engineer to maintain and sustain existing networks, identify, and correct issues.

You will resolve routine network problems, operate analyzers and test equipment, monitor networks for alarms, and initiate resolution as needed. Requirements include active TS.SCI with FSP through MD, IAT II baseline, 2 years of related experience, and experience with network devices (Cisco, Juniper, etc.), WAN technologies, MPLS, BGP, and VPNs.

Qualifications

• Active TS.SCI w/FSP through MD.
• IAT Level II baseline as defined by DoD 8570.01-M.
• Two years of experience in programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Experience with installation and configuration of network devices (firewalls, switches, routers, cabling) including Cisco/Juniper/Brocade.
• Experience supporting WAN technologies (SONET, DS3, T1, etc.).
• Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc.
• Experience with MPLS, BGP, VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and sustains existing networks; identifies/corrects issues.
• Resolves routine network problems; operates network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and simulators.
• Monitors data/voice networks for alarms; activates scripts; assesses severity; initiates resolution.
• Troubleshoots using scripts and procedures; escalates when needed; researches issues.
• Documents results; informs on alarms or actions taken.
• Executes scheduled maintenance per procedures; escalates when necessary.
• Activates/deactivates network lines per schedules.
• Performs first- and second-level problem determination (help desk).
• Interacts with users and/or network vendors; follows detailed work instructions.

Skills

DoD TS/SCI w/FSP

IAT Level II

2+ years experience

WAN technologies

Networking devices

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Brocade devices

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, sustainment of existing networks, and identification/correction of issues.
• Resolve routine network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators
• Monitors data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues. Activates scripts as alarms occur or issues surface. Confirms accuracy of messages, alarms or issues and/or determines severity of problem, issue or alarm. Initiates resolution as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate. Researches issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures.
• Resolves basic issues; documents the results. Communicates occurrence of alarms or issues and resulting actions taken to resolve or elevate problem.
• Executes scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures. Identifies issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary
• Activates/deactivates network lines according to established schedules.
• Performs first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk).
• Interfaces with users and/or network vendors.
• Can follow detailed work instructions.

Requirements

• Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
• IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
• Two (2) YOE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
• Experience with installation and configuration of any levels of network devices, such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper devices is a plus.
• Experience supporting WAN technologies such as SONET (OC3, OC48, OC192), DS3, T1, etc.
• Experience with Taclanes/KG-175, etc.
• Experience with MPLS, BGP, VPNs, etc.

Education

• Associate's degree in engineering technology from an accredited college is required.
• Two (2) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree.

Preferred

• CompTIA Network+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent

Salary range

$70,983.00 $75,807.00