Network Engineer 2 - 881

Onyx Point, Inc.; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work options

Wellness programs

Technology allowance

Job summary

Onyx Point, Inc. is seeking a Level 2 Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex government networks. The role focuses on performance optimization, dataflow analysis, and seamless operation across LAN/CAN/WAN environments.

Responsibilities include configuring secure connectivity (VPNs, IPSec), load balancing, and VoIP integration, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with DoD/IC and ISO standards. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 6+ years of network engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant network engineering experience; or 12 years with substituted certifications.
• Certifications (Arista/Cisco/Juniper) may substitute for formal degrees or experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize end-to-end network performance and dataflow management.
• Design, deploy, test and maintain network devices and architectures.
• Configure VPNs, IPSec, NAT, QoS, VoIP, and related network services.
• Lead junior network engineers and provide guidance on projects.
• Ensure ISO 9000 and DoD/IC regulatory compliance for network designs.

Skills

Network engineering

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in CS/IA/IS Eng

Bachelor's degree +8 yrs exp

Job description

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)

Job Overview

Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve net work orsystem incidents. Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces.

The Level 2 Network Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

• Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
• Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
• Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture.
• Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies
• Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components. Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements
• Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IPSecurity (IPSec), PI Encryption, Media over PI (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.
• Configure and maintain organization's network diagrams and accreditations.
• Oversee the support to all network equipment.
• Develop designs of the organization's network and mission architecture ot meet new partner requirements.
• Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance ot junior Network Engineers.
• Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations.

Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum. nI lieu of a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and an additional two (2) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support for a total of eight (8) years. In lieu of aMaster's or Bachelor's degree an additional six (6) years experience providing Network Engineering support and a Certification in an industry standard (Arista Configuration Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or Juniper Certification Tracks (Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center,Design, Enterprise Routing and Switching, Junos Security, ServiceProvider Routing and Switching)) may be substituted for a total of 12 years.

Compensation: We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise.

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more
• Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee referral programs
• Bonus opportunities
• Technology allowance
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture