Network Engineer

Breakout Tools; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

A reputable IT services firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to develop IT solutions and coordinate with government representatives. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of progressive IT experience, specific qualifications like a CISCO certification, and a SECRET clearance. This is a remote position but may require attendance at meetings in Columbus, OH, and Fort Belvoir, VA.

Qualifications

• Five years of IT experience with two projects in the specified technical areas.
• At least one project must have occurred in the past three years.
• Sensitivity Level: IT-I – Critical Sensitive (Tier 5/SSBI)/ High Risk.
• Clearance: SECRET.
• IA Level: IAT II.

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications for simple to moderately complex problems.
• Coordinate with Vendor PM and government user representatives.
• Ensure user satisfaction on technical matters.

Skills

COTS 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

CISCO Certified Network Associate

Information Technology (IT) project experience

CISSP Certification

Hands-on experience with DoD IT hosting solutions

Education

8570.01-M Baseline Certification

Job description

Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer – Senior

Security Clearance: IT-I – Critical Sensitive (Tier 5/SSBI)/ High Risk
Clearance: SECRET
IA Level: IAT II (i.e. Security+ CE)

Job Location:

Remote
Be available to support meetings at DLA Columbus, OH and Fort Belvoir, VA

Overview:

Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a senior-level Network Engineer for a potential opportunity to work under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems. The government-owned network and underground cable consist of a corporate, campus-wide CISCO LAN plant with Gigabit switching and routing to internal servers and external networks.
Coordinates with the Vendor PM, COTRs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves):

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• Five (5) years of progressive Information Technology (IT) experience, including at least two projects in technical areas included in the related task area specified in the Statement of Work. At least one project must have occurred within the past three (3) years.
• Expert experience with a COTS 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and associated software and hardware equipment.
• Sensitivity Level: IT-I – Critical Sensitive (Tier 5/SSBI)/ High Risk
• Clearance: SECRET
• IA Level: IAT II
• 8570.01-M Baseline Certification:
• CISCO Certified Network Associate
• Plus Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Required Experience: Performing the Following tasks/Responsibilities:

Three (3) years of hands‑on experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) IT hosting solutions.

About Nationwide IT Services

NIS is an IT and Management consulting company and is a CVE‑verified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value‑added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.