Network Engineer

Itezz; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA 10% company contribution

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Itezz Inc. is seeking a Level 3 Telecommunications Network Engineer to support federal contracts in the United States.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and includes leading large-scale network initiatives, refining requirements with cross-functional teams, and ensuring secure, scalable dataflow across centers and endpoints. Candidates should have 12+ years of relevant experience and a BS in engineering.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Agency Appropriate Polygraph
• Twelve (12) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of high-speed, scalable, fault-tolerant network topologies as applicable to WAN and LAN design
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput
• Validate new and existing dataflow and data formats
• Lead large efforts of dynamic requirements and scale
• Work with System engineers, customers, and cross organizational teams to refine requirements; Coordinate with appropriate dataflow organizations and end-customer recipients, follow-on data repositories and tasking organizations, and understand potential adverse impacts on system-wide dataflow
• Perform security testing and design evaluations
• Employ government standards to configure the interconnects between data centers, networks, and security boundaries
• Draft technical requirements, configuration management, and planning documentation
• Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and maintain numerous types of network devices, interfaces, and technologies to include VPN, VRF, VSS, BGP and OSPF routing or other routing protocols as required, and VLAN
• Optimize end-to-end system performance (e.g., capacity, margins, data quality, etc.) and dataflow management
• Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.

Skills

Enterprise switching

Routing protocols

Software-Defined Networking

Cisco Routers

Troubleshooting network failures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCNP

Job description

Founded on a commitment to service, Itezz Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, SBA 8(a) certified small business dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable information technology solutions across the federal government. Rooted in the values of integrity, excellence, and patriotism, the company was built by those who have served — and that spirit of dedication carries into every project and client relationship. Itezz Inc. partners with federal agencies to solve complex technology challenges, drive digital transformation, and ensure mission-critical systems perform at the highest levels. When the mission demands excellence, Itezz Inc. delivers.

Founded on a commitment to service, Itezz Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, SBA 8(a) certified small business dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable information technology solutions across the federal government. Rooted in the values of integrity, excellence, and patriotism, the company was built by those who have served — and that spirit of dedication carries into every project and client relationship. Itezz Inc. partners with federal agencies to solve complex technology challenges, drive digital transformation, and ensure mission-critical systems perform at the highest levels. When the mission demands excellence, Itezz Inc. delivers.
Description:
The Level 3 Telecommunications Network Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).
Capabilities:

• Facilitate the implementation of high-speed, scalable, fault-tolerant network topologies as applicable to WAN and LAN design
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput
• Validate new and existing dataflow and data formats
• Lead large efforts of dynamic requirements and scale
• Work with System engineers, customers, and cross organizational teams to refine requirements; Coordinate with appropriate dataflow organizations and end-customer recipients, follow-on data repositories and tasking organizations, and understand potential adverse impacts on system-wide dataflow
• Perform security testing and design evaluations
• Employ government standards to configure the interconnects between data centers, networks, and security boundaries
• Draft technical requirements, configuration management, and planning documentation
• Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and maintain numerous types of network devices, interfaces, and technologies to include VPN, VRF, VSS, BGP and OSPF routing or other routing protocols as required, and VLAN
• Optimize end-to-end system performance (e.g., capacity, margins, data quality, etc.) and dataflow management
• Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Agency Appropriate Polygraph
• Twelve (12) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
  • Additional Recommended Certifications:
    • Cisco CCNA or CCNP

Recommend Skillset:

• Enterprise switching and campus design – VLANs, etc.
• Routing protocols
• Manage Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• CISCO Routers and Switches
• Troubleshooting Network Failures and Issues

Salary Range:$180,000.00 - $200,000.00(Annually)
Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; annual hours worked; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location.
Benefits Package:
Itezz Inc. believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 10% of each employee's gross compensation to the company SEP IRA plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of CareFirst BlueChoice Medical Plans, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• CareFirst Preferred Dental
• CareFirst BlueVision

Itezz Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Itezz Inc. is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Accommodations:
Itezz Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] . We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to all candidates.