Security-Cleared Network Engineer | WAN & Firewall Expert

NewGen Technologies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies is seeking an experienced network technician to maintain and sustain existing networks and identify/correct issues. Responsibilities include resolving routine network problems, monitoring networks for alarms, and activating scripts as needed.

The role requires a TS/SCI FSP clearance, an associate's degree in engineering technology (or equivalent), and experience with network devices, WANs, and common security certifications.

Responsibilities

• Resolve routine network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators
• Monitor data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues
• Activate scripts as alarms occur or issues surface
• Confirm accuracy of messages, alarms or issues and/or determines severity of problem; initiate resolution as appropriate
• Troubleshoot problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalate as appropriate
• Research issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures
• Resolve basic issues; document the results
• Communicate occurrence of alarms or issues and resulting actions taken to resolve or escalation problem
• Execute scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures
• Identify issues or problems and resolve as appropriate; escalate when necessary
• Activate/deactivate network lines according to established schedules
• Perform first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk)
• Interface with users and/or network vendors
• Can follow detailed work instructions

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

Tools

Network devices: firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, Juniper

Taclanes/KG-175

WAN technologies: SONET, DS3, T1

MPLS, BGP, VPNs

IAT Level II baseline (DoD 8570.01-M)

Certifications: CompTIA Network+, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE

Job description

NewGen Technologies is seeking an experienced network technician to maintain and sustain existing networks and identify/correct issues. Responsibilities include resolving routine network problems, monitoring networks for alarms, and activating scripts as needed.

The role requires a TS/SCI FSP clearance, an associate's degree in engineering technology (or equivalent), and experience with network devices, WANs, and common security certifications.