Network Engineers - LEVEL 03 - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 249,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% employer-paid health care

Comprehensive Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited training access

Job summary

A government contracting firm in Fort Meade is looking for an experienced Network Engineer. The candidate must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and provide technical support, oversee network design, and conduct operations. A Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering is required along with at least 12 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health care, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph.
• 12 years of relevant professional experience and training required.
• IAT level III certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Network Administrators and System Administrators.
• Design the organization's network and mission architecture.
• Conduct Computer Network Defense Operations and install network upgrades.
• Integrate hardware and software to meet ISO 9000 requirements.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI Clearance

Cisco Certification

12+ years of Network Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering or related

Job description

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph.
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Network Engineering or related discipline and twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience and training commensurate with network engineering curriculums In lieu of a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and addition sixteen (16) years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a degree.
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
• Cisco certification is required.
• Level 03 - Twelve (12) years of experience as an NE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support to the Network Administrators and System Administrators, monitor and maintain the current infrastructure, improve system performance, and automate system administration.
• Provide input to the design of the organization’s network and mission architecture.
• Conduct Computer Network Defense Operations, plan and install network upgrades, network design, and perform quality assurance and control.
• Configure and maintain organization’s network diagrams and accreditations.
• Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations.
• Oversee the support to all network equipment.
• Support the integration of the analytic platform into the CND CDC.
• Resolve complex network problems, operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment and network simulators.
• Design modules representing traditional circuit switched networks.
• Lead large efforts and installation projects of dynamic requirements and scale.
• Develop algorithms for models using networking and/or telecommunications technologies and systems.

$150,000 - $249,998 a year

The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

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