Network Engineer 2-909

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Wellness programs

Professional Development

Flexible work options

Technology allowance

Diversity & inclusion

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Onyx Point, Inc. is seeking a Level 2 Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI w/ full-scope polygraph clearance. The role covers end-to-end network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades across LAN/CAN/WAN, with responsibilities including performance optimization, data captures, and reducing latency.

Lead design efforts for secure DoD/IC environments and mentor junior engineers. The position demands advanced telecommunications expertise, strong security credentials, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related field with 6 years of network engineering experience.
• In lieu of a Master's, Bachelor's in System Engineering, CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field with 8 years of experience.
• Alternatively, 12 years total experience with relevant work and a professional certification (Arista, Cisco, or Juniper) may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
• Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
• Minimize latency and maximize throughput through design analysis and monitoring.
• Provide input to the network and mission architecture designs.
• Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test and maintain network devices and methodologies.
• Configure and optimize networks to connect front-end and back-end components.
• Implement load-balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, VoIP, GRE tunneling, IPSec, NAT as needed.
• Maintain network diagrams and accreditations.
• Oversee support to all network equipment.
• Develop designs to meet partner requirements.
• Manage tasks and guide junior Network Engineers.
• Integrate hardware/software to meet DoD/IC regulations.

Skills

Network Engineering

LAN/WAN admin

VPN/IPSec

VoIP & QoS

Firewalls & IDS

Network design

Education

Master's degree in CS / Info Assurance / Info Security Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in related field + 8 years experience

Industry certs (Arista, Cisco CCNA, Juniper tracks)

Tools

Arista Config Essentials

Cisco CCNA / Juniper cert tracks

Job description

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

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 to meet new partner requirements.

Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to 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 a Master'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.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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