Senior Federal Network Engineer (USC/GC Eligible)

Quantum Strides LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contractor is seeking a Network Engineer for a federal government role. Ideal candidates should hold an Associate or Bachelor's degree in IT and possess certifications such as CCNP. Responsibilities include optimizing network systems, managing various networking protocols, and producing necessary technical documentation. Strong analytical skills and a minimum of five years of relevant experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years of CONUS technical experience in IT networking.
• Active certifications required in Networking.
• Experience in installing and configuring enterprise wireless access systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Layer 2 & 3 optimization systems.
• Produce technical documents and project plans.
• Secure and troubleshoot enterprise wireless access systems.

Skills

Layer 2 & 3 optimization

Scalable routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF)

Zero Trust Network Access

Network Management Protocols

Quality-of-Service design and implementation

Coding languages for scripting

Education

Associate degree in IT

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

Cisco Catalyst

Palo Alto platforms

Job description

A government contractor is seeking a Network Engineer for a federal government role. Ideal candidates should hold an Associate or Bachelor's degree in IT and possess certifications such as CCNP. Responsibilities include optimizing network systems, managing various networking protocols, and producing necessary technical documentation. Strong analytical skills and a minimum of five years of relevant experience are essential for this role.