Network Engineer (Mid-Level) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Catalyst Operations & Analytics; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Operations & Analytics seeks a Mid-Level Network Engineer to design, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure across CONUS and OCONUS environments. You will implement routing and switching changes and support cross-functional stakeholders.

The role requires strong L2/L3 troubleshooting, experience with Cisco/Juniper/Brocade hardware, and the ability to work independently within a network operations team. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI with Polygraph are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• 3-7 years of relevant professional network engineering experience; equivalent combination may be considered

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure
• Implement routing and switching changes across LAN/WAN/CAN
• Perform Tier II/III troubleshooting of connectivity, latency, and routing issues
• Support technical exchange meetings with stakeholders
• Work with CONUS and OCONUS teams to build technical depth

Skills

LAN/WAN/CAN

Routing & Switching

Vendor hardware

Network security

IAT Level II

L2/L3 Troubleshooting

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Mid-Level Network Engineers support the design, configuration, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure in support of the customer's requirements, working both individually and as members of a network operations team. Mid-Level Network Engineers implement routing and switching changes, perform Tier II/III troubleshooting of connectivity, latency, and routing issues, and support technical exchange meetings with other stakeholders. Mid-Level Network Engineers are expected to work with growing independence across CONUS and OCONUS network environments while continuing to build technical depth.

Requirements

US Citizenships and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions)

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 3-7 years of relevant professional network engineering experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Skills:

• Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/CAN)


• Experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VRF, VPN)


• Experience with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Brocade)


• Working understanding of network security principles and secure network design


• DoD 8140/8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (or ability to obtain)


• Strong troubleshooting skills across Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues


• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional and CONUS/OCONUS teams