Network Engineer

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

Job summary

Lentech, Inc. is seeking a network technician to maintain and sustain existing networks, resolve routine problems, and monitor data/voice networks for alarms. The role requires active TS.SCI with FSP through MD, IAT level II baseline certification, and 2+ years of relevant experience.

You will operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators, escalating issues as needed. Responsibilities include troubleshooting via scripts, documenting results, and following standard

Qualifications

• Active TS.SCI w FSP through MD is required.
• IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
• Two years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
• Experience with installation and configuration of network devices (firewalls, switches, routers, cabling; Cisco/Brocade/Juniper) is a plus.
• Experience supporting WAN technologies (SONET, DS3, T1) and MPLS/BGP/VPNs is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and sustainment of existing networks and identification/correction of issues.
• Resolve routine network problems using network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators.
• Monitors data or voice networks for alarms, validates messages, and determines issue severity; initiates resolution.
• Troubleshoots problems using scripts and standard procedures; escalates as appropriate.
• Documents results and communicates alarms or issues and actions taken to resolve or escalate.

Skills

Active TS.SCI w FSP through MD

IAT level II baseline certification

2 YOE in programs and contracts

Experience with WAN technologies

Experience with network devices (Cisco

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

Two years substituted for degree

Tools

Network analyzers

WAN test equipment

Network simulators

Cisco devices

Brocade devices

Juniper devices

Job description

• 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 the 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.

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 the 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