Network Engineer – Mid

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts is seeking a network engineer to execute key operations, troubleshoot Tier 2/3 issues, and support modernization and security compliance.

Responsibilities include collecting metrics, applying STIG fixes, managing configurations, backups, and cutover readiness; candidates must have DoD security practices and a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with network engineering.
• Experience using Wireshark and SolarWinds.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DHCP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, QoS).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and DoD security practices.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Execute key network operations including troubleshooting and cybersecurity compliance.
• Perform Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting for network devices.
• Collect and trend baseline network metrics.
• Implement STIG corrections and assist with ACAS and SCAP scanning.
• Execute approved configuration changes and maintain device backups.
• Support cutover readiness and modernization cleanup tasks.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Technical diagrams

Education

HS diploma or GED

CompTIA Security+ (8140 baseline)

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute key network operations including troubleshooting, cybersecurity compliance, and modernization preparation
• Perform Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting for network devices
• Collect and trend baseline network metrics
• Implement STIG corrections and assist with ACAS and SCAP scanning
• Execute approved configuration changes and maintain device backups
• Support cutover readiness and modernization cleanup tasks

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with network engineering
• Experience using tools such as Wireshark or SolarWinds
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP, IP, DHCP, ARP, HTTP, SNMP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, and QoS
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and DoD security practices
• Ability to create and interpret technical diagrams and documentation
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• 8140 baseline CompTIA Security+ Certification