Network Services Engineer, DoD Program

ZipRecruiter; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Network Services Engineer to join their team. This exciting role involves supporting the U.S. Air Force by managing and optimizing networked systems that transmit critical voice, data, and video information. You will be responsible for analyzing network requirements, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with security policies. If you have a passion for network engineering and a desire to contribute to national security, this opportunity offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for your expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a network engineering role.
• Thorough knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, and management of networked systems for voice, data, and video.
• Analyzing network requirements and recommending improvements.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cisco Devices

Juniper Devices

Network Troubleshooting

Firewall Configuration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Brocade

HP Network Devices

Job description

Job Description

MAINSAIL Group is seeking a Network Services Engineer to support the Cyber and Networks Directorate at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, Massachusetts. This role supports the United States Air Force and the Base Information Transport Infrastructure Program.

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and management of networked systems used for transmitting voice, data, and video information.

Additional Functions:

• Analyzing and recommending network requirements.
• Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure.
• Analyzing network workload.
• Monitoring network capacity and performance.
• Diagnosing and resolving network issues.
• Recommending backup and recovery procedures for networks.
• Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems; ensuring compliance with security and cybersecurity policies and practices.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Technical Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a network engineering role.
• Thorough knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Ability to use, configure, troubleshoot, and operate Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and/or HP network devices.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

About MAINSAIL Group:

Located in Boston, MA, and Washington, DC, MAINSAIL Group leverages extensive operational expertise and technical knowledge to deliver top-tier solutions. Our services support the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs in areas such as Program Management, Software Development, Systems Engineering, C4ISR Systems Acquisition, Strategic Planning, and Agile methodologies.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.