Telecommunications/ Network Engineer

RealmOne; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage and insurance

401K with profit sharing

PTO and holidays

Education assistance

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

RealmOne is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support a government client in Northern Virginia, with enterprise LAN/WAN design, security compliance, and full lifecycle O&M. The role requires active security clearance with polygraph and travel both CONUS and OCONUS up to 10%.

You will evaluate technologies, design networks, and deploy COTS/GOTS solutions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to meet mission requirements across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience in network operations or telecommunications design.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (experience can substitute).
• Active security clearance with polygraph.
• Willingness to become certified (CCIE/MCSE helpful).
• OCONUS/CONUS TDY up to 10% travel, including hazard areas.
• CCIE and MCSE certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and support enterprise LAN/WAN networks across multiple technologies.
• Evaluate new network technologies and advise PMs on integration.
• Plan configurations for enterprise integration and performance.
• Provide engineering and design support for communications systems.
• Apply COTS and GOTS solutions for voice/data infrastructure.
• Integrate system design with network architecture to meet requirements.
• Perform post-design support including O&M for LAN/WAN systems.
• Create simulated networks to test applications over low-bandwidth links.
• Install and configure wide-area links using RF communications (satellite, cellular, microwave).
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure connected to the enterprise architecture.

Skills

Network design

LAN/WAN

IOS

Voice & video

Security compliance

Evaluation

O&M support

RF links

COTS/GOTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

VMware ESX

SAN

Microsoft Server administration

Storage Area Network

Job description

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

We are looking for skilled individuals to provide intelligence expertise in support of a government client.

Job Description:

• We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our intelligence program providing enterprise telecommunication support for a key government customer in Northern Virginia.
• In this role, you will work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team supporting the U.S. Government. You will provide technical subject-matter expertise in network engineering and communications modeling, including Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), voice, and video requirements, designs, and orders.
• You will need to understand how the overarching information security (INFOSEC) and communications security (COMSEC) requirements for the customer’s network add complexity to this position.

The Engineer shall possess the following capabilites:

• Performing a full range of complex network designs that incorporate multiple technologies and layers (such as LAN, WAN, operating systems, IOS, etc.) within a single enterprise network.
• Evaluating new network technologies and providing recommendations to project managers regarding the integration into the existing network infrastructure.
• Planning designs and configurations for integration into the enterprise network, utilizing an understanding of performance characteristics and network interconnect points to ensure effective integration and optimal network performance.
• Providing engineering and design support for the creation and deployment of communication systems.
• Researching existing technologies and applying Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) systems to develop network infrastructure for voice and data systems, using best practice security methodologies.
• Integrating system design with network architecture to effectively meet customer requirements.
• Performing post-design support, including installation, configuration, and Tier III/IV Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for both enterprise- and field-deployed systems, encompassing local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and system-level aspects.
• Creating simulated networks for testing applications over low-bandwidth links, troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Installing/configuring wide-area links using radio frequency (RF) communications (including satellite, cellular, and microwave).
• Configuring, testing, and maintaining network infrastructure that connects to the enterprise architecture.

Familiarity with network intrusion detection systems.

Qualifications:

• Nine (9) years of experience in network operations, telecommunications network design, or a similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (additional work experience can replace degree)
• Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph
• Weapons Certification Required: Not required for hire, but must be willing and capable of becoming certified.
• OCONUS TDY Required: Yes, up to 10% OCONUS travel, including hazard areas as required.
• CONUS TDY Required: Yes, up to 10% CONUS travel, as required.
• Certifications such as CCIE and MCSE
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server administration and service-oriented system design.
• Knowledge of VMWare ESX Server and virtual system architecture, to utilize Storage Area Network (SAN) technology.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: COMPETITVE

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family, with a buy-up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share (both immediately vested!).
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
• Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
• MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

• RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers’ toughest mission challenges.
• Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
• RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
• RealmOne has won numerous awards, including Top Workplaces by the Baltimore Sun. Across more than 20 prime contracts, RealmOne is a premier innovator for the Government and Department of Defense, and our team is located across the United States.